Sydney Health Literacy Lab
Rigorous research, informed decisions and better health for diverse communities
We believe in collaboration
The Sydney Health Literacy Lab is located within the University of Sydney School of Public Health. We have enduring partnerships in health literacy implementation and in research including strong collaboration with the NSW Health Statewide Health Literacy Hub, Wiser Healthcare, Menzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics, Sydney Infectious Diseases Institute as well as other national and international researchers. This ensures our work is conducted to the highest academic standards yet is firmly embedded within the community engaged with a network of clinical practices and community groups.
Research areas
Our research can be divided into six broad themes: Shared Decision Making; Implementation Science and Behavioural Insights; Carbon Health Literacy; Equity; Low Value care/Overdiagnosis; and Applied Health Literacy.
We work in the areas of cancer, primary care, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, endocrinology, women’s health, and maternal health.
We are interested in working with students, clinicians, consumers and policy makers who are enthusiastic about making a difference. If you would like to enquire about collaboration, higher degree supervision or joining our Lab please contact us.
