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Introduction to citizen science in prevention

Citizen science approaches can bring together community members, academic researchers, and policy and practice stakeholders to address complex health problems at local, state and national levels. It builds on long standing traditions of public engagement in health promotion and shares commonalities with other public engagement approaches.
  • Introduction to citizen science in prevention

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Citizen science approaches have gained traction in recent years in Australia and internationally, across a variety of preventive health areas such as walkability, green space and food environments. Many of these projects engage members of the public in collecting data on aspects of their environment and bring citizen scientists together to discuss findings and identify recommendations for action.

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  • How can citizen science help public health research?

    Resource category: Findings Brief Findings Brief
    Date 09 Sep 2019
  • Community of practice: Citizen Science for a greener Adelaide

    Resource category: Videos Videos
    Date 09 Jun 2021
  • Explainer video: What is citizen science?

    Resource category: Videos Videos
    Date 03 Nov 2021
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DATE 12 Oct 2021

TYPE Factsheets

Prevention experts

  • Leah Marks

    The University of Sydney
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  • Dr Samantha Rowbotham

    The University of Sydney
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  • Dr Yvonne Laird

    The University of Sydney
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  • Seminar: Multisectoral collaboration and its impact on health and wellbeing

    Resource category: Videos Videos
    Date 08 Dec 2022
  • Citizen science for prevention case study series

    Resource category: Reports Reports
    Date 08 Dec 2022
  • Community of practice: Co-creating physical activity supportive environments

    Resource category: Videos Videos
    Date 30 Nov 2022

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