Get Involved
At Centenary, our research is driven by people. Through strong community engagement and health advocacy, we work closely with patients and families to better understand emerging needs and ensure our research reflects real-world experiences, while sharing the progress we’re making towards life-changing discoveries.
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.
Receive an onboarding pack
We’ll be in touch to walk you through the steps to get onboarded.
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.
Resources
Health Consumers NSW training and resources: https://hcnsw.org.au/training-resources/
More information
To learn more about Centenary’s Consumer Engagement program, please contact us via email: communications@centenary.org.au