About us
The Institute for Health Transformation at Deakin University brings together the expertise of more than 200 researchers in determinants of health, obesity prevention, health economics and quality and patient safety to address the key challenges facing our health systems. We aim to activate healthy populations and communities, innovate health service delivery and design, empower consumers as advocates for health system change, and drive equity and value in health and care.
Find out howFormed in 2019, the Institute brings together the long-standing expertise of two Strategic Research Centres, encompassing a World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre in Obesity Prevention, one of the largest health economics units in Australia, a world-renowned Health Services Network, and a NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Food Retail Environments for Health.
Our collaborative model across Deakin’s Schools of Medicine, Health and Social Development, Nursing and Midwifery, and Psychology enables multidisciplinary research. Our partnerships with health services, government, community and industry allow us to translate that research into real impact and deliver solutions that will strengthen our health systems and contribute to the health and wellbeing of all, now and in the future.
Our purpose
To address the 21st century’s most compelling and complex health challenges through excellence in collaborative research that transforms how we design and deliver prevention and care.
Our vision
To enhance health and wellbeing for all.
Our values
- Collaborative
- Equity
- Inclusive
- Integrity
- Excellent
- Dynamic
Our work
Watch videoAt the Institute for Health Transformation, we’re committed to addressing today’s most complex and compelling health challenges facing health systems not only in this country, but globally. We aim to deliver real impact and solutions that will strengthen our health systems and contribute to the health and wellbeing of all Australians, now and in the future.
Adapting to the changing profile of Australians’ health needs
Capitalising on the rapid digitalisation of health
Driving systemic improvements in the safety and quality of health service delivery
Improving sustainability of our health system
Reducing persistent health inequality
Supporting better integration of complex and fragmented service systems
Advancing the case for prevention across the life course
Our Executive
Deakin Distinguished Professor Anna Peeters AM
Institute for Health TransformationProfessor Kathryn Backholer
Global Centre for Preventive Health and NutritionDeakin Distinguished Professor Catherine Bennett
Determinants of HealthDeakin Distinguished Professor Tracey Bucknall
Centre for Quality and Patient Safety ResearchDeakin Distinguished Professor Alison Hutchinson
Centre for Quality and Patient Safety ResearchProfessor Suzanne Robinson
Deakin Health EconomicsProfessor Gary Sacks
Global Centre for Preventive Health and NutritionProfessor Jane Speight
Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in DiabetesMs Kate Morrissy
Executive Officer Institute for Health TransformationProfessor Angela Dew
Determinants of HealthOur Board
Deakin Distinguished Professor Matthew Clarke
Frances Diver
Todd Harper
Robyn Batten AM
Dr Rob Grenfell
Peter Breadon
Deakin Distinguished Professor Rachel Huxley
Deakin Distinguished Professor Anna Peeters AM
Kate Morrissy