We conduct research that is relevant and appropriate for policy and for informing public health. The PRC has a reputation for co-creating knowledge with health practitioners and policy-makers, developing innovative evaluation research methods, and providing evidence with practical application to public health policy.
Physical Activity Nutrition Obesity Research Group (PANORG)
PANORG is funded by NSW Ministry of Health to conduct policy-relevant evidence reviews, research and evaluation to support health promotion and obesity prevention initiatives in NSW. The group works closely with the Centre for Population Health, Ministry of Health.
We provide evidence advice, support evidence-based policy, conduct applied research and evaluation, and build workforce capacity in the promotion of physical activity, healthy eating and prevention of overweight and obesity in NSW.
Academic leaders: Dr Margaret Thomas, Adjunct Professor Bill Bellew, Associate Professor Philayrath Phongsavan, Professor Adrian Bauman
The Australian Systems Approach to Physical Activity (ASAPa)
The Australian Systems Approach to Physical Activity (ASAPa) is a national project carried out by the Prevention Research Collaboration under the auspices of The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre (TAPPC).
Funded by the National Medical Research Futures Fund, ASAPa aims to develop Australia’s first national framework to strengthen cross-jurisdictional, cross-sectoral action to increase population level physical activity. Progress to date has involved engagement with policymakers nationwide to help map and understand physical activity related policies, programs and prevalence measures, to identify gaps and opportunities for strengthening action.
Academic leaders: Prof. Adrian Bauman, Adjunct Professor Bill Bellew, Tracy Nau