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THRIVE-D

Transforming Health and Reducing Inequities through Co-designed, Value-driven Research in Diabetes (THRIVE-D)

THRIVE-D is a five-year research program focused on improving diabetes prevention, care and outcomes for people who are often underrepresented in research. Working closely with communities, health services and people with lived experience, the program will develop practical solutions that can be translated into real-world healthcare improvements.

How will THRIVE-D benefit the community?

THRIVE-D aims to make diabetes care more equitable, accessible and effective for everyone, particularly priority populations such as:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • Children and young people
  • People with intellectual disability

Better health outcomes

The program will develop tailored approaches to diabetes prevention, diagnosis and management to help:

  • Reduce diabetes-related complications
  • Improve early diagnosis and access to care
  • Support better long-term health and wellbeing
  • Reduce health inequities across communities

More inclusive and culturally safe care

THRIVE-D uses a co-design approach, meaning community members, consumers and clinicians help shape the research and solutions.

This will help ensure:

  • Services are culturally safe and relevant
  • Health information is easier to understand and use
  • Communities are heard and involved in decision-making

Improved healthcare services

By partnering with healthcare providers and community organisations, the program will support:

  • New models of care and clinical guidelines
  • Better care pathways and service delivery
  • Stronger collaboration between health services and communities

Faster translation into practice

Research findings will be shared through practical tools, policy briefs, guidelines and digital resources, helping healthcare providers adopt evidence-based approaches more quickly.

Stronger community voice

People with lived experience will be active partners in the research through advisory groups, co-design activities and leadership roles, helping ensure solutions reflect community needs and priorities.

Long-term impact

Over time, THRIVE-D aims to deliver:

  • Lower rates of diabetes and related complications
  • Improved mental health and quality of life
  • More equitable health outcomes
  • Sustainable improvements through policy and system change

Expected Outcomes

By the end of the program, THRIVE-D will have created practical, evidence-based solutions that improve diabetes care, reduce health inequities, strengthen healthcare services and deliver lasting benefits for communities across Australia.

Contact Details

Professor Lisa Whitehead is program lead for Thrive-D.

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