Research Studies
There are many different types of research you can take part in. See all studies currently recruiting below.
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Life Satisfaction across the Lifespan
Researcher from Swinburne University want to better understand which psychological attributes (e.g., attitudes, beliefs, social connections) are most important in predicting and maintaining life satisfaction across the life span.
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Young People’s Preferences for a Digital Coach to Support Pain Self-Care Study
Curtin University researchers are developing a digital health solution for young people with chronic musculoskeletal pain. We need your feedback on an AI-enabled coach and any concerns about using digital tools for pain management.
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Design of Information Materials for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program
Researchers from the Daffodil Centre want to hear from health consumers to identify their needs and preferred ways to receive information, then test the developed resources.
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The Feasibility of the Decentralised Clinical Trial (DCT) model in Australia
Researchers from The University of Queensland want understand how acceptable, in demand, and easily integrated decentralised clinical trials are within the existing Australian healthcare system.
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Better Responses to Drug Offences
Enforcement responses to low-level drug offenses in Victoria, such as use or possession, impact individuals’ health, well-being, justice pathways, and social support needs. This project aims to understand these experiences and identify health and social support needs to improve health and community safety outcomes.
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C-STAM
The C-STAM is a computerised assessment tool that is being developed by UNSW researchers to measure people’s ability to perform complex instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) such as financial management, online grocery shopping, following directions, sorting out medications.
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Understanding Health Consumers’Needs During Climate Events
This study aims to explore how people in Australia have experienced and dealt with health challenges during climate-related disasters. Your stories and insights will help us improve healthcare and community responses for future crises.
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Views, Expectations, And Potential Impacts of Stigma During Lung Cancer Screening
Researchers from the Daffodil Centre want to hear from people who will be eligible for lung cancer screening in Australia about potential stigma.
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Sun Balance
A team of researchers at QIMR Berghofer have recently developed a series of evidence-based educational materials that aim to provide a tailored approach to sun exposure advice. The research team are looking for people from all around Australia to help test these materials to understand how they are received and where they can be improved.
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StandingTall – Rehab Study
Researchers from NeuRA want to involve stroke patients and caregivers in creating a digital rehabilitation program for stroke recovery.
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Information for participants
It takes less than 15 minutes to sign up. You’ll need to share some personal information and we will get back to you once you are a match.
Information for researchers
Join Us is a secure, online research register that provides access to community members to be contacted about research that might be relevant to their health status.