Sex and Gender Health Policy

The Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine has been established to ensure that sex and gender are routinely considered in health and medical research, policy, and practice, with a view to improving health outcomes and reducing health inequities for all Australians.

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This work brings together the expertise of leading researchers and advocates from Australia and overseas in the space of sex and gender, health and medical research, human rights, intersectionality and identity.

Our Team

Principal investigator group

Dr Cheryl Carcel

The George Institute for Global Health

Scientia Professor Louise Chappell

Australian Human Rights Institute

Dr Sue Haupt

The George Institute for Global Health

Professor Robyn Norton

The George Institute for Global Health

Dr Janani Shanthosh

Australian Human Rights Institute, and The George Institute for Global Health

Dr Kelly Thompson

The George Institute for Global Health, and Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

Dr Zoe Wainer

Department of Health, Victoria

Professor Mark Woodward

The George Institute for Global Health

Project team

Lily Halliday (Project Manager)

Australian Human Rights Institute

Dr Emily Atkins

The George Institute for Global Health

Dr Laura Downey

The George Institute for Global Health

Thomas Gadsden

The George Institute for Global Health

Advisory group

Jacek Anderst

The George Institute for Global Health

Keziah Bennett-Brook

The George Institute for Global Health

Morgan Carpenter

Intersex Human Rights Australia

Liz Duck-Chong

ACON

Teddy Cook

ACON

Professor Olena Hankivsky

Melbourne University

Laura Hallam

Dr Briar McKenzie

The George Institute for Global Health

Hayden Moon

Professor Christy Newman

UNSW Sydney

Associate Professor Adrienne O'Neil

Deakin University

Dr Courtney Ryder

Flinders University

Dr Anthony Smith

UNSW Sydney

Dr Colman Taylor

The George Institute for Global Health

Dr Amy Vassallo

The George Institute for Global Health

Professor Jacqui Webster

The George Institute for Global Health

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Sex and Gender in Health and Medical Research Australia Group (2021). Sex and Gender Policies in Health and Medical Research (sexandgenderhealthpolicy.org.au).

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Sex and Gender in Health and Medical Research Australia Group (2021). Sex and Gender Policies in Health and Medical Research (sexandgenderhealthpolicy.org.au).

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The Centre for
Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine

The Australian Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine is led by Centre academic partners, The George Institute for Global Health, the Australian Human Rights Institute at UNSW Sydney and Deakin University. The initiative is supported by collaborative partners the Victorian Department of Health and the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI).
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Centre Vision

To ensure that sex and gender are routinely considered in health and medical research, policy, and practice, with a view to improving health outcomes and reducing health inequities for all Australians, not only women and girls, but also men and boys, people with variations of sex characteristics (Intersex), trans and gender diverse people.

The Centre endorses a strong intersectional approach to sex and gender research, policy, and practice, acknowledging the multiple factors that intersect to impact on health outcomes and health inequities. The Centre has prioritised engagement with First Nations people in its establishment and growth.

The Centre will:

Undertake and support the conduct of high-quality research.

Facilitate the translation of research into evidence-informed policies and practices. 

Build capacity in addressing sex and gender health and medical inequities, via training and education. 

Communicate and advocate for the integration of sex and gender in health and medicine.

Engage and collaborate with end-users, communities and other stakeholders to advance culturally appropriate activities. 

Explore the draft Centre vision and objectives document

The national Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine is established following decades of research and advocacy. The Centre is crucial to coordinate national efforts, to promote good practice, drive translation and education, and support inclusive research to advance health outcomes for all Australians.

The official website for the Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine will be launched later this year. Thank you to our donors and collaborative partners for their generous support.

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The Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past, and present.

Explore the website to learn more about the original research project: Sex and Gender Policies in Health and Medical Research.                            Learn more​