The Kids Research Institute Australia Government Relations Advisor Fiona Roche said the BEACHES project, along with the Play Active project also being undertaken by the PLAYCE team, was a great example of how the Institute is increasingly working in partnership with Government, across a multitude of areas, to inform and influence policy issues and the delivery of services to children and families in the community.
“Professor Carapetis and leading researchers are regularly invited to provide insights and share their expertise through a range of public forums, working groups, and in key meetings with senior Ministers and Government officials,” Ms Roche said.
“Working with Government as a trusted advisor and partner is a critical part of The Kids’ work – making sure our research is useful and used and has the widest possible impact to the community.
Our work on a global level in the world-leading BEACHES report is a case in point. The Kids worked in collaboration with the State Government Department of Transport, together with other key partners, right from the beginning of the research journey.
“Such a partnership model ensures our research is directed to addressing questions that are important to Government, and by working hand in hand with Government at all stages of the research project we can have confidence that we answer the right questions to deliver real outcomes to the community.
“It’s all about presenting the strong evidence base to Government and advocating for them to inform their policies and practices based on that evidence.”
