Community and research
At Centenary we believe that community engagement and health advocacy has a key role in our quest to understand diseases and find cures. We want to stay abreast of current and emerging concerns among patients and to be more effective in communicating the progress we are making.
Why Your Voice Matters
Medical research is about improving lives and no one understands those lives better than the people living them. By partnering with community members, our researchers gain valuable insights that help shape studies, strengthen project design, and ensure our discoveries are relevant and ethical.
Who can get involved
You don’t need to be a scientist to make a difference just someone with an interest in improving health.
We welcome people who are:
- Living with or caring for someone affected by illness
- Survivors or advocates who want to share their experience
- Supporters passionate about advancing medical research
- Curious community members who want to learn and contribute
Whatever your story, there’s a place for you at Centenary.
How you can be involved
There are many ways you can contribute from one-off opportunities to ongoing partnerships.
Join a research advisory group
Collaborate directly with researchers to ensure projects reflect real-world needs and priorities.
Provide feedback on plain-language summaries
Help us make scientific findings more accessible and understandable for everyone.
Participate in events and webinars
Become part of the Centenary community with invitations to events and seminars.
How to get started
Register your interest
Complete our short online form and tell us a bit about your background and interests.
Attend an information session
We’ll invite you to an informal session (online or in person) to learn what community research partnerships look like.
Get matched
We’ll connect you with a research project, advisory group, or event that aligns with your experience and goals.
Start collaborating
You’ll receive orientation, ongoing support, and regular updates on how your contribution is making an impact.