Resources and guidance
The La Trobe Consumer Panels were officially launched in March 2026 with an online webinar. You can watch it below to learn more about this service.
We recommend any of the following toolkits and training modules for researchers undertaking consumer and community involvement
| Name | Detail |
|---|---|
| Clinical Trials Alliance Public Involvement Toolkit | A La Trobe workshop from 2021 involving presentations and discussions around public involvement and navigating some of the challenges |
| Monash Partners Community & Consumer Involvement training | Monash partners training and resources for consumer and community involvement |
| NSW Regional Health Partners: Doing Research Together | This page provides a collated collection of key resources for consumer and community involvement (including a remuneration guide) |
| VCCC Alliance Consumer Engagement Toolkit | VCCC Alliance cost model for consumer sitting fees and hourly remuneration |
National guidelines for public involvement in health research
| Name | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cancer Council NSW Project Grants | Cancer Council project grants lived experience review guidelines |
| NHMRC Consumer and Community Engagement | NHMRC site which includes NHMRC publications but also some very useful links |
| Ethical conduct in research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities | National guidelines to ensure research is safe, respectful, and of benefit to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people |