Around the world women’s health is marginalised. Maternal death and illness are alarmingly high and heart disease, diabetes and stroke are the leading causes of death and disability for women worldwide.
The George Institute’s Global Women’s Health Program has a bold vision to improve the lifelong health, well being, safety and productivity of women and girls.
By adopting a life course approach and working with global specialists and local expertise, we are at the forefront of understanding the sex and gender differences for a range of health conditions, transforming the detection and management of women-specific conditions and promoting gender equity in research.
Our goal is to improve women’s health outcomes by addressing the inequities that exist in healthcare, research, and policy. The George Institute for Global Health aims to generate evidence that improves the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions that significantly affect women, including cardiovascular disease, maternal health, and reproductive health. We also seek to ensure that women’s needs and experiences are better represented in health research and decision-making.
A key focus is reducing disparities in access to quality healthcare, particularly for women from disadvantaged and underserved communities. By conducting innovative research and working with governments, healthcare providers, and communities, we aim to influence policies and practices that lead to more equitable and effective healthcare systems.
We will know we have achieved our goals when research findings translate into measurable improvements in women’s health. Indicators of success include increased access to evidence-based healthcare services, reductions in preventable illness and mortality, improved maternal health outcomes, and greater inclusion of women in clinical research. We also expect to see policy changes and healthcare reforms informed by our work. Ultimately, success means healthier lives, improved wellbeing, and more equitable health outcomes for women across Australia and globally.
We will share project findings, data, and implementation lessons widely to maximise impact and support improvements in women’s health outcomes. Results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, policy briefs, stakeholder workshops, and partnerships with healthcare organisations. This will ensure that researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and community groups can use the evidence to inform practice and decision-making.
In accordance with ethical and privacy requirements, de-identified data will be shared through appropriate data access arrangements to support future research and collaboration. We will also develop accessible summaries, fact sheets, and digital resources to communicate findings clearly to women, families, and community organisations.
Throughout the project, we will capture key implementation insights, including barriers, enablers, and effective strategies. Regular engagement with stakeholders and individuals with lived experience will help validate findings and identify opportunities for wider adoption. These lessons will be incorporated into practical recommendations that can be applied across different healthcare settings.
The success of our knowledge-sharing approach will be measured through publication outputs, stakeholder engagement, policy influence, and evidence of findings being adopted in practice. By sharing both data and implementation learnings, we will help accelerate improvements in women
At The George Institute, we believe everyone has the right to a healthy life. We are a research organisation that finds solutions to some of the world’s biggest health challenges.
From pioneering clinical trials to transformative digital health innovations, we’re translating evidence into scalable solutions that deliver real-world impact. It’s our ongoing dedication to rigorous, high-quality research that makes this a reality.
While our reach is global, our presence remains local, ensuring we understand the needs of our communities and that our projects are focused on what matters most to them.
But it’s not just our research – it’s how we approach it and turn it into action that makes a real difference. Combining our strong partnerships on the ground with our influence on the global health stage allows us to work with global policy makers to shape health policies and drive real change.
With major centres in Australia, the UK, China, and India, and over 400 active projects in more than 60 countries and territories, we work with partners and communities across the world to conduct rigorous, high-quality research, making a real difference to people’s health, particularly those facing the most barriers.
We’re focused on a future where health equity is a reality, not just an aspiration. Together, we’re building a healthier, more just world, where everyone has the opportunity to achieve good health.
