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Global Health: Policy, Practice and Community Action

We translate research into sustainable health solutions for vulnerable communities through health system strengthening, improved health service delivery and empowerment.

About

We partner with communities around the world to develop and promote new strategies, tools and practices to achieve greater health equity. We also work with Burnet researchers to translate research findings into tangible health impacts. 

Our aim is to empower communities to improve health-seeking behaviours and health literacy. We work with many communities to better understand and address the underlying factors that prevent access to crucial health care services such as family planning, postnatal and newborn care, vaccination, HIV prevention and care, and nutrition. 

We achieve better health outcomes for vulnerable communities by: 

  • advancing health literacy and communications
  • leading co-design processes with communities
  • creating meaningful local partnerships
  • disseminating best practices
  • empowering communities
  • strengthening health systems
  • improving service delivery. 

We also contribute to improving sexual and reproductive health for men and women, and we work to advance gender equality and prevent gender-based violence. 

Our work increases the capacity of health professionals, researchers and policy makers through education and training. This in turn strengthens health systems so that they are more responsive to the health needs of individuals and communities. 

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Lisa Davidson

Lisa Davidson

Sexual and Reproductive Health Specialist
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Chad Hughes

Chad Hughes

Deputy Director, International Operations; Head, International Development
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Lisa Davidson

Lisa Davidson

Sexual and Reproductive Health Specialist
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Anna Roberts

Anna Roberts

Senior Project Manager
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Dean Cassano

Dean Cassano

International Health Project Officer
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Dr Kyu Kyu Than

Dr Kyu Kyu Than

Research Director (Myanmar Program)
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Shan Huang

Shan Huang

Global Health Specialist
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