Where consumers and researchers meet.

CIRA connects trained consumer advocates with research teams to improve health outcomes, foster equity, and ensure real-world impact.

What we do

CIRA is Australia’s national platform that trains, supports, and connects consumers with researchers and research projects. We promote lived experience being meaningfully embedded across the research lifecycle.

Connection

Training & Facilitation

Writing & Reviews

Engagement & Strategy Development

Join the waitlist

We’ll let you know when you can create an account. By joining the waitlist there will be a place reserved for you on day one.

How it Works

Join

Add your name to the waitlist via the registration form. We will connect with you to start the onboarding.

Training

Knowledge is power. Sign up to upcoming training or access the online training modules to learn more about consumers partnership in research.

Onboarding

We will contact you to create your profile, learn more about you and add your connection to the platform.

Connect

You have the power to manage your platform and profile. Researchers may contact you, and you may wish to connect with a researcher.

Guides to support you in partnering as Consumers and Researcher

Consumer Engagement Mapping Guide
Consumer Engagement Mapping Guide
Guide to Feedback on Grant Reviews
Guide to Feedback on Grant Reviews
Language Guide for Researchers
Language Guide for Researchers
Guide to Research Terms
Guide to Research Terms
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