Curtin Involve

The Curtin research team would like to form a Community Advisory Group (CAG) to provide a lived experience perspective to the research.

The LaLYP CAG will comprise of 10 members. The overall aim is for the CAG to direct and feed into the research aims of LaLYP.

DETAILS:
💬Join a research team that is working on improving outcomes for those living with language and literacy challenges and their families/allies
◽You need to have lived experience of language or literacy difficulties, such as dyslexia or developmental language disorder (DLD), where these difficulties are not mainly due to learning English as an additional language or dialect
◽OR be a caregiver of someone with language or literacy difficulties
◽Children (

This research project aims to develop a new eye treatment approach for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), a group of genetic eye conditions that can lead to progressive vision loss and blindness in children and adults. The Curtin Research team are seeking 4-6 people to join a Consumer Advisory Group for this research project.

DETAILS:
💬 Join a research team that is working on understanding the real-world needs, concerns and priorities of individuals and families affected by vision loss.
◽You will need to have lived, or community experience related to inherited retinal disease, childhood blindness, or vision impairment
◽You will be paid for your time
◽Support and guidance will be provided to all members

APPLY via the link:
https://www.curtin.edu.au/engage/local-community/curtin-involve/current-involvement-opportunities/new-eye-treatments-for-childhood-blindness-and-inherited-retinal-disease/

Applications close June 26, 2026

The research team would like to involve two people with lived experience of melanoma to work with them as Research Buddies. Research Buddies will meet with the team a couple of times per year to provide a lived experience perspective on the research programme.

DETAILS:

💬Join a research team that is working on melanoma progression

◽You must have lived experience of melanoma yourself, or as the carer of someone with melanoma

◽You will meet with the research team twice per year

◽Meetings will be held on the Curtin Bentley Campus or online

◽You will be paid for your time

APPLY via the link: https://www.curtin.edu.au/engage/local-community/curtin-involve/current-involvement-opportunities/melanoma-research-buddies/

Applications close June 12, 2026

The research team are seeking two Lived Experience Co-Investigators to join them. They would like to involve two people who will bring lived experience relevant to Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) or other language disorder(s).

DETAILS:

💬 Join a research team that is interested in people who are well-connected within the DLD/language disorder community

◽You must be well-networked within the DLD/language difficulties community

◽Have the ability to reflect on lived experiences and contribute to discussions

◽Have the ability to consider and represent broader community perspectives

◽You must have good communication skills, be able to work collaboratively, understand basic computer literacy, be organised and reliable

◽You will be paid for your time

APPLY via the link: https://www.curtin.edu.au/engage/local-community/curtin-involve/current-involvement-opportunities/improving-mental-health-service-access-for-children-with-language-difficulties-lived-experience-co-investigators/

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Researchers at Curtin need 3-4 people to help look at how community pharmacists in Western Australia could be better supported to have brief, practical conversations about physical activity with the people they see every day.

DETAILS:
💬Join a research team that is working on encouraging pharmacists to have conversations about physical activity with consumers
◽You must reside in WA
◽ You must be an adult who has lived experience of one or more of the following: physical inactivity, overweight or obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol
◽You do not need to have had a formal diagnosis
◽You will be paid for your time

APPLY via the link: https://www.curtin.edu.au/engage/local-community/curtin-involve/current-involvement-opportunities/help-shape-how-pharmacists-support-physical-activity-in-wa/

Applications close April 13 2026

The research team at Curtin are looking for pregnant women and mothers of children under two to help create and refine a resource.

They are looking for 2 women who are pregnant, as well as 6 mothers who have babies aged up to 24 months old.

DETAILS:
💬 Join a research team who are working to create a resource that will empower pregnant woman to make informed choices about their baby's health
◽You must be living within the Midland catchment area
◽If pregnant, you must be receiving antenatal care through Midland Public Hospital
◽This opportunity is open to first time mothers and mothers who have had subsequent pregnancies
◽You will be paid for your time

APPLY via the link: https://www.curtin.edu.au/engage/local-community/curtin-involve/current-involvement-opportunities/microbiome-and-the-first-1000-days-of-life/

Applications close June 19, 2026

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This project aims to develop a new, non-invasive treatment for children with inherited heart conditions such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

The research team are looking for 2 consumers to provide feedback, share perspectives, guide and contribute to the project.

DETAILS
💬 Join a team that is working to create a safer, needle-free treatment option for children and families
◽You must have lived experience as a parent, carer, or family member of a child with a heart condition (such as HCM or a similar condition)
◽OR have experience supporting children with chronic health conditions
◽You must reside in WA
◽You will be paid for your time

APPLY via the link: https://www.curtin.edu.au/engage/local-community/curtin-involve/current-involvement-opportunities/new-inhaled-treatment-for-children-with-inherited-heart-conditions/

Applications close April 20, 2026

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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in Australia. People living in rural and remote areas often have worse cancer outcomes than those in cities.

The research team are looking for one consumer to provide feedback on a planned survey, focus groups and to provide recommendations for communicating the results.

DETAILS
💬 Join a team working on cancer symptom awareness and early diagnosis in rural and remote Western Australians
◽You need live in regional, rural or remote Western Australia
◽Experience of cancer symptoms (such as unexplained weight loss, chronic fatigue, fever, persistent pain, and unusual lumps or skin changes)
◽Discussed these symptoms with a healthcare professional is preferred but not essential
◽You will be paid for your time

APPLY via the link: https://www.curtin.edu.au/engage/local-community/curtin-involve/current-involvement-opportunities/early-cancer-diagnosis-in-regional-and-rural-wa/

Application close April 13, 2026

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The Curtin Consumer-led Research Education and Support Training (CREST) Program is an online training program that aims to educate and upskill consumers and community members with the fundamental principles of research, and to gain the skills to co-design and lead health projects in partnership with researchers and stakeholders.

Applications are now open for the 2026 intake.

DETAILS:
⬜Program will commence in May 2026 and take 8-10 months to complete
⬜This course is open to consumers and community members in WA only
⬜This course is offered free of charge

APPLY via the link: https://www.curtin.edu.au/engage/local-community/curtin-involve/current-involvement-opportunities/curtin-consumer-led-research-education-and-support-training-crest-program-2026-intake/

Applications close April 13, 2026

Our Health Research: Read it. Share it. workshop was a huge success! 🌟

In this Curtin Involve-led initiative, over two days 18 participants learnt how to read and question a complex journal article and translate it into something that can be more easily understood.

Participants found the sessions interactive and informative, “I like the interactive nature of the workshops. The facilitators were very engaging and approachable”.

A huge thank you to Janie Brown, Rina Wong and Barbara Daniels for facilitating the workshops, and our wonderful consumers and community members who attended.

We are keen to continue to provide high quality training programs for consumers – what would you like to see us do next?