At the Deakin Institute for Health Transformation, we’re committed to addressing today’s most complex and compelling health challenges facing health systems not only in this country, but globally. We aim to deliver real impact and solutions that will strengthen our health systems and contribute to the health and wellbeing of all Australians, now and in the future.

Health challenges

Adapting to the changing profile of Australians’ health needs

Capitalising on the rapid digitalisation of health

Driving systemic improvements in the safety and quality of health service delivery

Improving sustainability of our health system

Reducing persistent health inequality

Supporting better integration of complex and fragmented service systems

Advancing the case for prevention across the life course

Our Research Domains and Services

Deakin Centre for Global Preventive Health and Nutrition

Innovative preventive health and nutrition research that empowers people and enables healthier environments.

Deakin Advancing Health and Social Justice

Advancing health for Australians and global communities by addressing the social, environmental, commercial, and political determinants of health.
The Centre for quality and patient safety

Deakin Centre for Patient Quality and Safety Research

Sitting within Deakin University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery and a founding member of the Deakin Institute for Health Transformation, the Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research has pioneered academic-industry partnerships and focuses on quality of care and patient safety.

Deakin Health Economics

We deliver meaningful and impactful research and education that improves the health of communities and strengthens our position as a global leader in health economics.

The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes

The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes is the first national research centre in Australia and internationally, dedicated to investigating the behavioural, psychological and social aspects of diabetes.

Health Voices Victoria

Health Voices Victoria is dedicated to strengthening the engagement of communities and people with lived experience in health and related sectors.
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