{"id":4050,"date":"2023-05-17T09:22:14","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T03:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/?page_id=4050"},"modified":"2026-05-21T10:11:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T02:11:01","slug":"current-involvement-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/local-community\/curtin-involve\/current-involvement-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Current involvement opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":" \n\n \n\n
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Microbiome and the First 1000 Days of Life<\/h2>\n \n

Researchers at Curtin want to create a resource to help mums and babies stay healthy by looking after the gut microbiome (the helpful bacteria that live in our bodies). The research team are looking for 2 women who are pregnant, as well as 6 mothers who have babies aged up to 24 months old.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n \n

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    Improving Mental Health Service Access for Children with Language Difficulties <\/h2>\n \n

    Researchers at Curtin are undertaking a project to explore and address inclusivity and accessibility of mental health services for young people with language difficulties. They are seeking two Lived Experience Co-Investigators to join them.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n \n

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      Melanoma Research Buddies<\/h2>\n \n

      The Melanoma Research Lab at Curtin focuses on discovery research, hosting a range of projects with particular emphasis on how cells divide, migrate, and communicate with their environment, and how these processes contribute to melanoma progression.The research team would like to involve two people with lived experience of melanoma to work with them as Research Buddies.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n \n

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        New Eye Treatments for Childhood Blindness and Inherited Retinal Disease<\/h2>\n \n

        A research team at Curtin University is working on developing a targeted eye gel\/drop system designed to improve delivery of treatment to the retina at the back of the eye. They would like to form a Consumer Advisory Group to provide a lived experience perspective to the project.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n \n

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          Language and Literacy in Young People (LaLYP) Research Group<\/h2>\n \n

          Curtin’s Language and Literacy in Young People (LaLYP) research team aim to conduct high quality research to improve outcomes for those living with language and literacy challenges and their families\/allies. The team are looking for people with lived experience to form a Community Advisory Group to advise on the research.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n \n

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            Complete the form below to express your interest in an active opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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