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A non-profit that unlocks the potential of research to have a real-world impact. We accelerate research into policies, programs and services that improve lives.

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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
40 years after the #OttawaCharter, its central message remains highly relevant: health is shaped by decisions across society, not just within the health system. A new PHRP Editor’s Choice paper reflects on Australia’s progress – and the unfinished work. 🔗 bit.ly/3TJOnlB
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
How can older people and carers be meaningfully involved in aged care research? A new #PHRP Editor’s Choice paper shares practical lessons, highlighting inclusive recruitment, accessibility, remuneration, flexible training and trust as key enablers of consumer involvement. 🔗 bit.ly/3TWNiXT
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
📢Researchers working with linked data can now apply for SURE vouchers of up to $10,000. Join us online on 21 October, 12–1pm AEDT to learn about the evolution of SURE 3.0 and the voucher program. Register for the event: bit.ly/4ddnihn Voucher information: bit.ly/4ddnixT
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We’re hiring an IT Manager (SURE) to lead the secure and reliable operation of our Secure Unified Research Environment. Help support researchers to safely use sensitive data to generate evidence for better decisions. 📍 Sydney | Hybrid 🕐 Full-time | 2 years 🔗 bit.ly/3G3eQRC
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Recruiting participants can be a major challenge for health research – while many interested Australians never hear about relevant studies. A new #PHRP paper explores ‘Join Us’, a national research register that has issued 67,000+ invitations across 143 studies. 🔗 bit.ly/4yIG1K2
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
What could we learn by following the health and wellbeing of Australians across generations? Join us online on 29 October to discover 18 and Up and the research possibilities it will create. 📅 29 Oct | 9–10.30am AEDT 💻 Online | Free Register: bit.ly/4hIkvOP
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We’re hiring a Research Governance & Grants Manager. Join the Sax Institute and help strengthen research governance, support high-quality grant applications and contribute to health research with real-world impact. 📍 Sydney + hybrid ⏰ Ongoing, 0.6 FTE 📅 Closes 14 October 🔗 bit.ly/3G3eQRC
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The first National Health Literacy Framework launched today. Sax was closely involved in the early stages of its development & welcomes this step towards more accessible health information & services. www.saxinstitute.org.au/news/austra…
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Australia’s first National Health Literacy Framework launched | Sax Institute
The Sax Institute congratulates the Australian Government on the launch of Australia’s first National Health Literacy Framework, providing the country’s first nationally coordinated approach to improv...
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
For 20 years, the 45 and Up Study has helped turn research into action. Its data contributed to the evidence behind Australia’s National Lung Cancer Screening Program – helping researchers understand risk, costs and the potential benefits of screening. 🔗 bit.ly/4ccSUDi
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Secure your Early bird 🎟️ for our two-part Working with #MBS & #PBS data course. Learn how to use MBS and PBS data to support linked data research, health service planning and evidence-informed policy. 🔗 bit.ly/3QOM13t 📅1 & 8 September #HealthData #LinkedData
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
📢 We're hiring! Join the Sax Institute as our new Digital Marketing Officer. Help bring evidence to life through engaging digital content across our website, social media and email channels. ✨ Part-time (21 hrs/week) 📍 Glebe (hybrid) 📅 Applications close 23 July 🔗 bit.ly/3G3eQRC
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
📢 The Sax are #hiring! We're growing our Evidence & Impact team and are looking for a #ProjectAnalyst and #Associate. Work on nationally significant health and wellbeing projects and help turn evidence into better decisions. 📍 Glebe (hybrid) 📅 Applications close 26 July 🔗 bit.ly/3G3eQRC
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
What works to get more adolescents moving? Commissioned by the NSW Ministry of Health, our latest Evidence Check review synthesises the best available evidence on strategies to increase physical activity among adolescents, helping inform evidence-based policy and practice. 🔗 bit.ly/4p6GsdA
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Strong health systems rely on more than good policy – they rely on strong community. A new paper in the Sax's #PHRP journal explores how Community Score Cards strengthened community engagement & improved use of maternal and child health services in rural Ethiopia. 🔗 bit.ly/4uYhj6f
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Should where a child lives determine whether they can access vaccinations from their local pharmacist? A new paper in the Sax's #PHRP journal compares pharmacist-administered vaccination policies for children across Australia & highlights key policy differences. 🔗 bit.ly/44qQJaO
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Early bird 🎟️ for our two-part Working with #MBS & #PBS data course are now available. Learn how to use MBS and PBS data to support linked data research, health service planning and evidence-informed policy. 🔗 bit.ly/3QOM13t 📅1 & 8 September #HealthData #LinkedData
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
📢 We're #hiring a Program Officer to join our team. If you're organised, proactive and enjoy building relationships while keeping complex programs running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you. 📍 Glebe, Sydney (hybrid) 📅 Applications close 28 June 🔗 bit.ly/3G3eQRC
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
📢We're hiring an Engagement Coordinator at the Prevention Centre. Help connect researchers, policymakers and practitioners through communities of practice, events and activities that strengthen our prevention system. Applications close 21 June 2026. 🔗 bit.ly/3G3eQRC
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Delirium is a serious but often under-recognised complication of hospital care, particularly for older Australians. A new paper in #PHRP argues delirium should be treated as an urgent national health priority, with stronger prevention and care pathways needed. 🔗 bit.ly/49sbKoJ
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
We’re hiring a Research Fellow to join the #18andUp team at Sax. Help deliver research exploring the drivers of declining mental health across generations and shape better policy and practice. 📍 Glebe & hybrid working 📅 Applications close 14 June 🔗 bit.ly/3G3eQRC
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Sax's #PHRP joined leading global health journals in publishing a coordinated editorial on protecting the integrity of health & medical science information. It warns of growing threats including misinformation, political pressure & AI-driven content. 🔗 bit.ly/43in2rQ
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
This year we're celebrating 20 years of #45andUp – and two decades of participants helping shape research into health and ageing in Australia. Discover the insights and understanding about dementia made possible by the study participants. 🔗 bit.ly/4d5uwo1
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
The Sax Institute was proud to be represented at the Closing the Data Gap in Global Genomics, Medicine & Population Health in Germany. CEO Dr Martin McNamara showcased the impact of #45andUpStudy and the emerging #18andUp to a global audience. 🔗 bit.ly/4wdqyRP
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
How do governments decide where mental health funding will have the greatest impact? MhIND-T helps decision makers explore different investment options using evidence, data and simulation modelling. #MentalHealth #SystemsModelling #DecisionAnalytics bit.ly/42jqm5L
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Smarter mental health investment through modelling: inside MhIND–T | Sax Institute
For years, mental health funding in Australia has been heavily concentrated in hospital–based care. Yet many people could be better supported earlier – in the community, at home, and before reaching c...
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Don’t miss the latest in research news, events, job opportunities and Sax Institute updates. Subscribe to the Sax’s monthly newsletter Evidence Matters for the latest news direct to your inbox. 👉 bit.ly/3VHGxX1
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Great research should lead to real-world change. Join the Sax Institute Member network – connecting organisations working to turn evidence into policy and practice, and recognising research driving impact. And it's free to join. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4cmxaFy
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Only 28% of young children meet diet guidelines and just 17% meet activity targets. A new paper in the Sax's #PHRP journal argues it’s time to embed prevention earlier, with funded child health checks in general practice. 🔗 bit.ly/4cuUlvY #PublicHealth #Prevention #HealthPolicy
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We’re proud to be named the 2026 #SAS APJ Service Provider Partner of the Year 🎉 SURE supports 800+ researchers across 300+ projects, turning data into insights that inform better health policy. Thank you to our team, partners & research community 💙 🔗 bit.ly/4ec1pjZ
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
💊🧠Which blood pressure medication you take could matter for brain health. A new 45 and Up Study analysis found ARBs may be linked to a 28% lower risk of dementia vs ACE inhibitors. 🔗 bit.ly/4cp4ryJ #DementiaResearch #PublicHealth #45andUpStudy
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
New in @PHRPjournal: Research by @CancerVic & @NotreDameAus shows that smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in Aus, yet those most affected face the biggest barriers to quitting. Are we doing enough to support those who need it most? 🔗 bit.ly/4tD84rL
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
UV is invisible – but the risk isn't. New research by @cancerNSW in @PHRPjournal shows how making UV visible as “arrows” can help young people recognise risk and take action. 🔗 bit.ly/4bWNdd3 #PublicHealth #Prevention #SkinCancer #HealthCommunication #BehaviourChange
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
New Medicare mental health services aim to fill a key gap – early support for people experiencing mild to moderate distress. Access matters. But outcomes depend on how well the system connects – across services, pathways and evidence. #MentalHealth #HealthPolicy
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
New @PHRPjournal research found that at one Melbourne station, nearly half of all ads promoted alcohol or food/drinks - most of these unhealthy. The alcohol ads were larger & more youth-appealing, highlighting how everyday environments shape exposure. 🔗 bit.ly/3PoD8N8
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Don’t miss the latest in research news, events, job opportunities and Sax Institute updates. Subscribe to the Sax’s monthly newsletter Evidence Matters for the latest news direct to your inbox. 👉 bit.ly/3VHGxX1
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
🧠 Protecting brain health starts long before diagnosis. #Prevention policy shapes risks linked to cognitive decline, stroke and poor mental health. Systems modelling helps governments invest where it matters most. Better policy = better brain health. #BrainAwarenessWeek
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
🧠 Brain health is lifelong. Through the 45 & Up Study, researchers have generated evidence on dementia risk, stroke and mental health. With 18 and Up, we’re extending that lens across generations. Long-term data helps turn insight into action. #BrainAwarenessWeek #PublicHealth
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
We’re #hiring a Prevention Partnerships and Impact Manager to help strengthen Australia’s prevention system. Join the Sax’s Prevention Centre to build partnerships, secure funding, lead governance & report impact across government & research sectors. 🔗 bit.ly/3G3eQRC
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
📢 #Researchers: EOIs have been extended for an Evidence Check on PET imaging and related technologies in #NSW. This review will help plan future PET services using the best available evidence. 🗓 EOIs close 16 Mar 2026 🔗 bit.ly/47Uc2Vn #EvidenceCheck #HealthResearch
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
📢The Sax is seeking EOIs for an Evidence Check on autonomous pharmacy prescribing. The review will assess safety, patient outcomes, governance models & evidence gaps, alongside analysis of Australian prescribing pilots and trials. EOIs close: 12 March 🔗 bit.ly/47Uc2Vn
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
🧬Rare diseases may be individually uncommon but collectively affect many. On #RareDiseaseDay, we’re reminded that better data leads to better decisions. Long-term, population-level research is essential to improving outcomes for people living with rare diseases.
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Healthy ageing depends on prevention & cognitive health. A landmark trial involving 6,000 #45andUp participants showed that an internet-delivered coaching program prevented cognitive decline in older adults at risk of dementia over a three-year period. 🔗 bit.ly/3OzrVZI
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Prevention remains one of public health’s most powerful tools. Find out more about how far Australia has come with tobacco control, part of a reflection of 10 years of preventive health in Aus, published in the Sax Institute's PHRP journal. 🔗 bit.ly/3MI29BZ
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
📢 #Researchers: EOIs are open for an Evidence Check on PET imaging and related technologies in #NSW. This review will help plan future PET services using the best available evidence. 🗓 EOIs close 23 Feb 2026 🔗 bit.ly/47Uc2Vn #EvidenceCheck #HealthResearch #EOI
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Evidence in action: $22.7M expansion of national pilot to strengthen responses to family, domestic and sexual domestic violence follows interim evaluation by the Sax – showing stronger workforce confidence & 1500+ referrals to specialist services. 🔗 bit.ly/4bKi5h7 #FDSV
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
❤️ It’s Heart Research Month. Heart disease is complex – and prevention needs to be too. Sax Institute used systems mapping to understand the web of factors driving cardiovascular risk, helping target smarter, earlier interventions. 🔗 bit.ly/4ar0DMj
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
We’re proud that two members of the Sax Board community, Emeritus Prof Bruce Armstrong AC and Kim Anderson AM were recognised in the #AustraliaDay2026 Honours for their outstanding contributions to their respective areas of research and literature 🔗 bit.ly/4rfjmRK
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Evidence in action. Research published in the Sax Institute’s Public Health Research & Practice reports a 40% increase in shingles vaccination coverage for Australians aged 65+ following the inclusion of Shingrix on the NIP. #Prevention #PublicHealthResearch
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Longitudinal studies don’t just track health - they show how lives, environments and policies shape outcomes over decades. From the global impact of UK Biobank and the Dunedin Study, to our #45andUpStudy - we explore what's coming next. 🔗Read more: bit.ly/4s1Qeib
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
📢Calling all researchers! EOI now open: rapid Evidence Check on wellbeing interventions for healthcare workers across NSW. 📅EOIs close 18 Dec 2025. 🔗 Find out more about this opportunity: bit.ly/47Uc2Vn #WorkforceWellbeing #HealthcareWorkers #NSW #EOI #Policy
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Sax Institute @saxinstitute.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
This #NationalDiabetesMonth, let’s shine a light on the real burden of diabetes in Australia. Research using #45andUpStudy data shows up to 35% more people may have diabetes than official estimates suggest. 🔗 bit.ly/4p4x2hI #Health #ChronicDisease #PublicHealth
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