WentWest is committed to fostering genuine relationships with researchers, universities and research institutes to become a research partner of choice.
Research and Collaboration
The WentWest Strategic Research Framework describes our partnership principles and is a practical guide to facilitate mutually beneficial research partnerships.
We partner and support the promotion of research that is:
- Relevant to the needs of the community and health care providers and aligned to the focus areas outlined in the Framework
- Generated through genuine collaboration with WentWest, Western Sydney health care providers and the community
- Culturally competent and inclusive of the diverse communities of Western Sydney, and considerate of their different perspectives, experiences and needs
- Sustainable by promoting, facilitating and integrating principles of sustainability across all research activities
- Rigorous, ethical and compliant with best practices in relation to agreed research and data governance
Benefits of Partnering with WentWest
WentWest has built and maintained strong relationships with research centres and institutes to support the delivery of high-quality research. WentWest research partners benefit through our:
- Deep knowledge of the Western Sydney context
- Strong community partnerships to help drive participation and engagement in research projects
- Interdisciplinary expertise that can be leveraged to co-design innovative solutions that address complex community health needs
- A broad network of stakeholders across government, private and not-for-profit sectors, providing a platform for research translation
- Access to data and resources that can support novel research methodologies and unlock new insights
Our Research Focus Areas
WentWest promotes and partners in research that benefits that Western Sydney community, and beyond, and that aligns with areas of strategic priority, including:
- Breaking cycles of disadvantage
- Health span extension
- Next-generation primary care
- Health in a changing climate
For information about partnering with WentWest, or to submit a research partnership request, visit the research request process
