Sax Institute
@saxinstitute.bsky.social
A non-profit that unlocks the potential of research to have a real-world impact. We accelerate research into policies, programs and services that improve lives.
40 years after the #OttawaCharter, its central message remains highly relevant: health is shaped by decisions across society, not just within the health system.
A new PHRP Editor’s Choice paper reflects on Australia’s progress – and the unfinished work.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3TJOnlB
A new PHRP Editor’s Choice paper reflects on Australia’s progress – and the unfinished work.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3TJOnlB
October 7, 2026 at 5:54 AM
40 years after the #OttawaCharter, its central message remains highly relevant: health is shaped by decisions across society, not just within the health system.
A new PHRP Editor’s Choice paper reflects on Australia’s progress – and the unfinished work.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3TJOnlB
A new PHRP Editor’s Choice paper reflects on Australia’s progress – and the unfinished work.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3TJOnlB
How can older people and carers be meaningfully involved in aged care research?
A new #PHRP Editor’s Choice paper shares practical lessons, highlighting inclusive recruitment, accessibility, remuneration, flexible training and trust as key enablers of consumer involvement.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3TWNiXT
A new #PHRP Editor’s Choice paper shares practical lessons, highlighting inclusive recruitment, accessibility, remuneration, flexible training and trust as key enablers of consumer involvement.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3TWNiXT
October 1, 2026 at 11:02 PM
How can older people and carers be meaningfully involved in aged care research?
A new #PHRP Editor’s Choice paper shares practical lessons, highlighting inclusive recruitment, accessibility, remuneration, flexible training and trust as key enablers of consumer involvement.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3TWNiXT
A new #PHRP Editor’s Choice paper shares practical lessons, highlighting inclusive recruitment, accessibility, remuneration, flexible training and trust as key enablers of consumer involvement.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3TWNiXT
📢Researchers working with linked data can now apply for SURE vouchers of up to $10,000. Join us online on 21 October, 12–1pm AEDT to learn about the evolution of SURE 3.0 and the voucher program.
Register for the event: https://bit.ly/4ddnihn
Voucher information: https://bit.ly/4ddnixT
Register for the event: https://bit.ly/4ddnihn
Voucher information: https://bit.ly/4ddnixT
October 1, 2026 at 10:45 AM
📢Researchers working with linked data can now apply for SURE vouchers of up to $10,000. Join us online on 21 October, 12–1pm AEDT to learn about the evolution of SURE 3.0 and the voucher program.
Register for the event: https://bit.ly/4ddnihn
Voucher information: https://bit.ly/4ddnixT
Register for the event: https://bit.ly/4ddnihn
Voucher information: https://bit.ly/4ddnixT
We’re hiring an IT Manager (SURE) to lead the secure and reliable operation of our Secure Unified Research Environment.
Help support researchers to safely use sensitive data to generate evidence for better decisions.
📍 Sydney | Hybrid
🕐 Full-time | 2 years
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
Help support researchers to safely use sensitive data to generate evidence for better decisions.
📍 Sydney | Hybrid
🕐 Full-time | 2 years
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
September 30, 2026 at 1:37 AM
We’re hiring an IT Manager (SURE) to lead the secure and reliable operation of our Secure Unified Research Environment.
Help support researchers to safely use sensitive data to generate evidence for better decisions.
📍 Sydney | Hybrid
🕐 Full-time | 2 years
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
Help support researchers to safely use sensitive data to generate evidence for better decisions.
📍 Sydney | Hybrid
🕐 Full-time | 2 years
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
Recruiting participants can be a major challenge for health research – while many interested Australians never hear about relevant studies. A new #PHRP paper explores ‘Join Us’, a national research register that has issued 67,000+ invitations across 143 studies.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4yIG1K2
🔗 https://bit.ly/4yIG1K2
September 23, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Recruiting participants can be a major challenge for health research – while many interested Australians never hear about relevant studies. A new #PHRP paper explores ‘Join Us’, a national research register that has issued 67,000+ invitations across 143 studies.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4yIG1K2
🔗 https://bit.ly/4yIG1K2
What could we learn by following the health and wellbeing of Australians across generations?
Join us online on 29 October to discover 18 and Up and the research possibilities it will create.
📅 29 Oct | 9–10.30am AEDT
💻 Online | Free
Register: https://bit.ly/4hIkvOP
Join us online on 29 October to discover 18 and Up and the research possibilities it will create.
📅 29 Oct | 9–10.30am AEDT
💻 Online | Free
Register: https://bit.ly/4hIkvOP
September 22, 2026 at 8:31 AM
What could we learn by following the health and wellbeing of Australians across generations?
Join us online on 29 October to discover 18 and Up and the research possibilities it will create.
📅 29 Oct | 9–10.30am AEDT
💻 Online | Free
Register: https://bit.ly/4hIkvOP
Join us online on 29 October to discover 18 and Up and the research possibilities it will create.
📅 29 Oct | 9–10.30am AEDT
💻 Online | Free
Register: https://bit.ly/4hIkvOP
We’re hiring a Research Governance & Grants Manager.
Join the Sax Institute and help strengthen research governance, support high-quality grant applications and contribute to health research with real-world impact.
📍 Sydney + hybrid
⏰ Ongoing, 0.6 FTE
📅 Closes 14 October
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
Join the Sax Institute and help strengthen research governance, support high-quality grant applications and contribute to health research with real-world impact.
📍 Sydney + hybrid
⏰ Ongoing, 0.6 FTE
📅 Closes 14 October
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
September 17, 2026 at 5:56 AM
We’re hiring a Research Governance & Grants Manager.
Join the Sax Institute and help strengthen research governance, support high-quality grant applications and contribute to health research with real-world impact.
📍 Sydney + hybrid
⏰ Ongoing, 0.6 FTE
📅 Closes 14 October
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
Join the Sax Institute and help strengthen research governance, support high-quality grant applications and contribute to health research with real-world impact.
📍 Sydney + hybrid
⏰ Ongoing, 0.6 FTE
📅 Closes 14 October
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
The first National Health Literacy Framework launched today. Sax was closely involved in the early stages of its development & welcomes this step towards more accessible health information & services.
https://www.saxinstitute.org.au/news/australias-first-national-health-literacy-framework-launched/
https://www.saxinstitute.org.au/news/australias-first-national-health-literacy-framework-launched/
Australia’s first National Health Literacy Framework launched | Sax Institute
The Sax Institute congratulates the Australian Government on the launch of Australia’s first National Health Literacy Framework, providing the country’s first nationally coordinated approach to improv...
www.saxinstitute.org.au
September 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The first National Health Literacy Framework launched today. Sax was closely involved in the early stages of its development & welcomes this step towards more accessible health information & services.
https://www.saxinstitute.org.au/news/australias-first-national-health-literacy-framework-launched/
https://www.saxinstitute.org.au/news/australias-first-national-health-literacy-framework-launched/
For 20 years, the 45 and Up Study has helped turn research into action. Its data contributed to the evidence behind Australia’s National Lung Cancer Screening Program – helping researchers understand risk, costs and the potential benefits of screening.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ccSUDi
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ccSUDi
August 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM
For 20 years, the 45 and Up Study has helped turn research into action. Its data contributed to the evidence behind Australia’s National Lung Cancer Screening Program – helping researchers understand risk, costs and the potential benefits of screening.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ccSUDi
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ccSUDi
Secure your Early bird 🎟️ for our two-part Working with #MBS & #PBS data course.
Learn how to use MBS and PBS data to support linked data research, health service planning and evidence-informed policy.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3QOM13t
📅1 & 8 September
#HealthData #LinkedData
Learn how to use MBS and PBS data to support linked data research, health service planning and evidence-informed policy.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3QOM13t
📅1 & 8 September
#HealthData #LinkedData
July 22, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Secure your Early bird 🎟️ for our two-part Working with #MBS & #PBS data course.
Learn how to use MBS and PBS data to support linked data research, health service planning and evidence-informed policy.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3QOM13t
📅1 & 8 September
#HealthData #LinkedData
Learn how to use MBS and PBS data to support linked data research, health service planning and evidence-informed policy.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3QOM13t
📅1 & 8 September
#HealthData #LinkedData
📢 We're hiring! Join the Sax Institute as our new Digital Marketing Officer.
Help bring evidence to life through engaging digital content across our website, social media and email channels.
✨ Part-time (21 hrs/week)
📍 Glebe (hybrid)
📅 Applications close 23 July
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
Help bring evidence to life through engaging digital content across our website, social media and email channels.
✨ Part-time (21 hrs/week)
📍 Glebe (hybrid)
📅 Applications close 23 July
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
July 9, 2026 at 9:49 PM
📢 We're hiring! Join the Sax Institute as our new Digital Marketing Officer.
Help bring evidence to life through engaging digital content across our website, social media and email channels.
✨ Part-time (21 hrs/week)
📍 Glebe (hybrid)
📅 Applications close 23 July
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
Help bring evidence to life through engaging digital content across our website, social media and email channels.
✨ Part-time (21 hrs/week)
📍 Glebe (hybrid)
📅 Applications close 23 July
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
📢 The Sax are #hiring! We're growing our Evidence & Impact team and are looking for a #ProjectAnalyst and #Associate.
Work on nationally significant health and wellbeing projects and help turn evidence into better decisions.
📍 Glebe (hybrid)
📅 Applications close 26 July
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
Work on nationally significant health and wellbeing projects and help turn evidence into better decisions.
📍 Glebe (hybrid)
📅 Applications close 26 July
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
July 9, 2026 at 4:21 AM
📢 The Sax are #hiring! We're growing our Evidence & Impact team and are looking for a #ProjectAnalyst and #Associate.
Work on nationally significant health and wellbeing projects and help turn evidence into better decisions.
📍 Glebe (hybrid)
📅 Applications close 26 July
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
Work on nationally significant health and wellbeing projects and help turn evidence into better decisions.
📍 Glebe (hybrid)
📅 Applications close 26 July
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
What works to get more adolescents moving?
Commissioned by the NSW Ministry of Health, our latest Evidence Check review synthesises the best available evidence on strategies to increase physical activity among adolescents, helping inform evidence-based policy and practice.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4p6GsdA
Commissioned by the NSW Ministry of Health, our latest Evidence Check review synthesises the best available evidence on strategies to increase physical activity among adolescents, helping inform evidence-based policy and practice.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4p6GsdA
July 6, 2026 at 6:37 AM
What works to get more adolescents moving?
Commissioned by the NSW Ministry of Health, our latest Evidence Check review synthesises the best available evidence on strategies to increase physical activity among adolescents, helping inform evidence-based policy and practice.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4p6GsdA
Commissioned by the NSW Ministry of Health, our latest Evidence Check review synthesises the best available evidence on strategies to increase physical activity among adolescents, helping inform evidence-based policy and practice.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4p6GsdA
Strong health systems rely on more than good policy – they rely on strong community. A new paper in the Sax's #PHRP journal explores how Community Score Cards strengthened community engagement & improved use of maternal and child health services in rural Ethiopia.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4uYhj6f
🔗 https://bit.ly/4uYhj6f
June 24, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Strong health systems rely on more than good policy – they rely on strong community. A new paper in the Sax's #PHRP journal explores how Community Score Cards strengthened community engagement & improved use of maternal and child health services in rural Ethiopia.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4uYhj6f
🔗 https://bit.ly/4uYhj6f
Should where a child lives determine whether they can access vaccinations from their local pharmacist? A new paper in the Sax's #PHRP journal compares pharmacist-administered vaccination policies for children across Australia & highlights key policy differences.
🔗 https://bit.ly/44qQJaO
🔗 https://bit.ly/44qQJaO
June 23, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Should where a child lives determine whether they can access vaccinations from their local pharmacist? A new paper in the Sax's #PHRP journal compares pharmacist-administered vaccination policies for children across Australia & highlights key policy differences.
🔗 https://bit.ly/44qQJaO
🔗 https://bit.ly/44qQJaO
Early bird 🎟️ for our two-part Working with #MBS & #PBS data course are now available.
Learn how to use MBS and PBS data to support linked data research, health service planning and evidence-informed policy.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3QOM13t
📅1 & 8 September
#HealthData #LinkedData
Learn how to use MBS and PBS data to support linked data research, health service planning and evidence-informed policy.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3QOM13t
📅1 & 8 September
#HealthData #LinkedData
June 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Early bird 🎟️ for our two-part Working with #MBS & #PBS data course are now available.
Learn how to use MBS and PBS data to support linked data research, health service planning and evidence-informed policy.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3QOM13t
📅1 & 8 September
#HealthData #LinkedData
Learn how to use MBS and PBS data to support linked data research, health service planning and evidence-informed policy.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3QOM13t
📅1 & 8 September
#HealthData #LinkedData
📢 We're #hiring a Program Officer to join our team.
If you're organised, proactive and enjoy building relationships while keeping complex programs running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
📍 Glebe, Sydney (hybrid)
📅 Applications close 28 June
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
If you're organised, proactive and enjoy building relationships while keeping complex programs running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
📍 Glebe, Sydney (hybrid)
📅 Applications close 28 June
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
June 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM
📢 We're #hiring a Program Officer to join our team.
If you're organised, proactive and enjoy building relationships while keeping complex programs running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
📍 Glebe, Sydney (hybrid)
📅 Applications close 28 June
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
If you're organised, proactive and enjoy building relationships while keeping complex programs running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
📍 Glebe, Sydney (hybrid)
📅 Applications close 28 June
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
📢We're hiring an Engagement Coordinator at the Prevention Centre. Help connect researchers, policymakers and practitioners through communities of practice, events and activities that strengthen our prevention system.
Applications close 21 June 2026.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
Applications close 21 June 2026.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
June 9, 2026 at 6:30 AM
📢We're hiring an Engagement Coordinator at the Prevention Centre. Help connect researchers, policymakers and practitioners through communities of practice, events and activities that strengthen our prevention system.
Applications close 21 June 2026.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
Applications close 21 June 2026.
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
Delirium is a serious but often under-recognised complication of hospital care, particularly for older Australians.
A new paper in #PHRP argues delirium should be treated as an urgent national health priority, with stronger prevention and care pathways needed.
🔗 https://bit.ly/49sbKoJ
A new paper in #PHRP argues delirium should be treated as an urgent national health priority, with stronger prevention and care pathways needed.
🔗 https://bit.ly/49sbKoJ
May 28, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Delirium is a serious but often under-recognised complication of hospital care, particularly for older Australians.
A new paper in #PHRP argues delirium should be treated as an urgent national health priority, with stronger prevention and care pathways needed.
🔗 https://bit.ly/49sbKoJ
A new paper in #PHRP argues delirium should be treated as an urgent national health priority, with stronger prevention and care pathways needed.
🔗 https://bit.ly/49sbKoJ
We’re hiring a Research Fellow to join the #18andUp team at Sax. Help deliver research exploring the drivers of declining mental health across generations and shape better policy and practice.
📍 Glebe & hybrid working
📅 Applications close 14 June
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
📍 Glebe & hybrid working
📅 Applications close 14 June
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
May 20, 2026 at 9:00 PM
We’re hiring a Research Fellow to join the #18andUp team at Sax. Help deliver research exploring the drivers of declining mental health across generations and shape better policy and practice.
📍 Glebe & hybrid working
📅 Applications close 14 June
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
📍 Glebe & hybrid working
📅 Applications close 14 June
🔗 https://bit.ly/3G3eQRC
Sax's #PHRP joined leading global health journals in publishing a coordinated editorial on protecting the integrity of health & medical science information. It warns of growing threats including misinformation, political pressure & AI-driven content.
🔗 https://bit.ly/43in2rQ
🔗 https://bit.ly/43in2rQ
May 20, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Sax's #PHRP joined leading global health journals in publishing a coordinated editorial on protecting the integrity of health & medical science information. It warns of growing threats including misinformation, political pressure & AI-driven content.
🔗 https://bit.ly/43in2rQ
🔗 https://bit.ly/43in2rQ
This year we're celebrating 20 years of #45andUp – and two decades of participants helping shape research into health and ageing in Australia.
Discover the insights and understanding about dementia made possible by the study participants.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4d5uwo1
Discover the insights and understanding about dementia made possible by the study participants.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4d5uwo1
May 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
This year we're celebrating 20 years of #45andUp – and two decades of participants helping shape research into health and ageing in Australia.
Discover the insights and understanding about dementia made possible by the study participants.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4d5uwo1
Discover the insights and understanding about dementia made possible by the study participants.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4d5uwo1
The Sax Institute was proud to be represented at the Closing the Data Gap in Global Genomics, Medicine & Population Health in Germany.
CEO Dr Martin McNamara showcased the impact of #45andUpStudy and the emerging #18andUp to a global audience.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4wdqyRP
CEO Dr Martin McNamara showcased the impact of #45andUpStudy and the emerging #18andUp to a global audience.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4wdqyRP
May 8, 2026 at 9:06 AM
The Sax Institute was proud to be represented at the Closing the Data Gap in Global Genomics, Medicine & Population Health in Germany.
CEO Dr Martin McNamara showcased the impact of #45andUpStudy and the emerging #18andUp to a global audience.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4wdqyRP
CEO Dr Martin McNamara showcased the impact of #45andUpStudy and the emerging #18andUp to a global audience.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4wdqyRP
How do governments decide where mental health funding will have the greatest impact?
MhIND-T helps decision makers explore different investment options using evidence, data and simulation modelling.
#MentalHealth #SystemsModelling #DecisionAnalytics
https://bit.ly/42jqm5L
MhIND-T helps decision makers explore different investment options using evidence, data and simulation modelling.
#MentalHealth #SystemsModelling #DecisionAnalytics
https://bit.ly/42jqm5L
Smarter mental health investment through modelling: inside MhIND–T | Sax Institute
For years, mental health funding in Australia has been heavily concentrated in hospital–based care. Yet many people could be better supported earlier – in the community, at home, and before reaching c...
www.saxinstitute.org.au
May 6, 2026 at 6:40 AM
How do governments decide where mental health funding will have the greatest impact?
MhIND-T helps decision makers explore different investment options using evidence, data and simulation modelling.
#MentalHealth #SystemsModelling #DecisionAnalytics
https://bit.ly/42jqm5L
MhIND-T helps decision makers explore different investment options using evidence, data and simulation modelling.
#MentalHealth #SystemsModelling #DecisionAnalytics
https://bit.ly/42jqm5L
Don’t miss the latest in research news, events, job opportunities and Sax Institute updates.
Subscribe to the Sax’s monthly newsletter Evidence Matters for the latest news direct to your inbox.
👉 https://bit.ly/3VHGxX1
Subscribe to the Sax’s monthly newsletter Evidence Matters for the latest news direct to your inbox.
👉 https://bit.ly/3VHGxX1
April 23, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Don’t miss the latest in research news, events, job opportunities and Sax Institute updates.
Subscribe to the Sax’s monthly newsletter Evidence Matters for the latest news direct to your inbox.
👉 https://bit.ly/3VHGxX1
Subscribe to the Sax’s monthly newsletter Evidence Matters for the latest news direct to your inbox.
👉 https://bit.ly/3VHGxX1