Better questions.
Stronger partnerships.

A starting point for planning consumer involvement, preparing your team and finding trusted national guidance.

A practical starting guide

Planning consumer involvement: eight questions to ask before you begin.

Use this discussion guide with your team and consumer partners to clarify influence, participation, resources and the decisions ahead.

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National reference

NHMRC consumer and community involvement guidance

Find the 2026 Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research and its supporting resources on NHMRC's website.

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