Our research is driven by impact, informed by community, and inspired by possibility. We work alongside people with lived and living experience to shape healthier futures through authentic partnership and co‑design.

Our experts lead change across public health, policy and health systems, advance innovative and inclusive models of care, and champion diversity, equity and accessibility. From strengthening healthy environments and behaviours to improving outcomes for those living with long‑term conditions, we bring evidence and innovation together. Through pioneering health economics, digital technologies and AI, we are redefining what smarter, more equitable, and sustainable health looks like – creating real‑world solutions that improve lives and communities.

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Research funding

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Global collaborations

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Research centers and domains

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.
Research themes

Digital Innovation and AI

Leveraging digital technologies and artificial intelligence to improve health outcomes, enhance care delivery, and enable smarter, data‑driven decisions.

Health Economics and evaluation

Leading innovation in health economics to optimize resources, shape smarter policies, and pioneer solutions for better health outcomes.

Long-term conditions

Improving health, well-being, and quality of life for people managing complex conditions such as cancer, diabetes, and mental health challenges.

Healthy environments, communities and behaviours

Creating and sustaining healthier lives through preventive interventions, community action, sustainability and food systems.

Diversity, equity, ability and inclusion

Dismantling health inequities through inclusive, stigma-free communications, accessible practices, and celebrating diversity.

Health care delivery and innovations

Enhancing the outcomes, safety and experiences of individuals transitioning across diverse health care settings and systems.

Public health, policy and health systems

Transforming health and health through evidence-based policy, population-level interventions and strategic systems change.

Lived experience and community involvement

Authentic prioritisation of lived and living experience to improve health and healthcare via co-design and strategic partnerships.

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