About Us

Healthtalk Australia is a consortium of researchers based at RMIT University, The University of Sydney, University of Melbourne, University of Queensland, Monash University and University of NSW conducting qualitative research into experiences of health and illness. We are a member of DIPEx International.

Our overall aim is to:

1. advance evidence-based understanding of people's experiences of health and illness (including carers' experiences and health professionals' perspectives), and
2. support public decision making using the online resources provided here, targeting the Australian community, researchers, health professionals and policymakers.

You will find here, links to websites based on our research – which draws on over 300 interviews – featuring video, audio and written clips of people talking about various health conditions. We also offer up-to-date information about featured conditions, how they are treated, and who to approach for support and information.

Collaborators

We rely on external funding to support our work. The majority of funding has been received from the Australian Research Council and National Health and Medical Research Council.

Industry collaborators (government and non-government organisations) include Healthdirect Australia, beyondblue, NPS MedicineWise, the Victorian Department of Health, Mind Australia, Neami National, Wellways, Tandem, Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council, National Mental Health Commission, NSW Mental Health Commission, National Breast Cancer Foundation, Monash Health, Breast Cancer Network Australia, Women's Health Victoria, Endocrine Society of Australia and Australasian Menopause Society.

Keep in touch

We are on social media! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @healthtalkaus