An evaluation of the Sax Institute's work shows 94% of stakeholders we surveyed believe we are making a contribution to more evidence-informed policy, programs and services. Our survey and interviews with stakeholders, policy agency staff and researchers also show high rates of satisfaction and strong levels of engagement. 

A groundbreaking decision support tool to guide future suicide prevention activity and investment is being pioneered by a partnership between the Sax Institute, Western Sydney University, The Brain and Mind Centre, and Synergia.The project will develop a model to predict the impact of suicide prevention interventions - before they're rolled out. 

NSW Mental Health Commissioner John Feneley (pictured, right) has welcomed the findings of a Sax Institute Evidence Check review of the latest evidence on the effectiveness of consumer-led mental health services, which found these types of services show consistently positive results.

Register now for the 45 and Up Study Collaborators' meeting on 6 September, where new research using the Study will be presented. Hear the Garvan Institute's update on latest developments around the Medical Genome Reference Bank, which will sequence genomes from 4000 healthy older Australians to enable cutting edge genetic research.

Registrations are open for this September event featuring leading psycho-oncology practitioner and researcher Professor Jane Turner from the University of Queensland. Professor Turner will discuss whether psycho-oncology is soft science or a vital part of cancer care. 

Public health researcher Amanda Dominello (pictured, left) is looking at research from a different perspective after taking on a new role that will see her not only identify new research opportunities for the Sax Institute, but provide support for a growing number of research staff and students.