Community and industry partnerships
The Brain & Mind Research Institute has a fundamental commitment to the long-neglected areas of brain and mind disorders, pursuing genuine partnerships with the wider community as a vital part of our research and activities.
Community services
Mental Health Council of Australia
The BMRI is a member of the Mental Health Council of Australia. The Council is the peak non-government body representing the mental health sector and has 58 members nationally, including health professional organisations, consumer and carer groups, community sector providers and health research organisations.
The most significant collaboration has been in the production of the seminal Not for Service report, the principal author of which was Prof Hickie, published in 2005 which demonstrated the crisis facing Australia’s mental health system. The link between the two organisations is further strengthened through the joint appointment of Sebastian Rosenberg as Deputy CEO at the MHCA and Senior Lecturer, Mental Health Policy at the BMRI.
The BMRI and the MHCA continue to work together on a range of projects aimed at reforming our mental health system.
Australian Institute of Policy and Science - Tall Poppy Campaign
The Australian Institute of Policy and Science is a national not for profit which promotes Australian scientific and intellectual excellence, encourages younger Australians to follow in the footsteps of our outstanding achievers and acts to build civil society and policy sector understanding of how science can contribute to public policy issues - such as in health. The Institute's Tall Poppy Campaign, including Young Tall Poppy Science Awards and the Howard Florey Medal for a milestone achievement in the biomedical sciences, recognises our brightest minds while also harnessing their capacity to engage the public - whether inspiring more young people to build their scientific literacy and pursue careers in medical, health and other sciences, or through encouraging public access to and understanding of research that is relevant to current policy issues. For further information visit the website.
Inspire Foundation
The Inspire Foundation is a national, non-profit organisation that was established in 1996 and aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 16-25 through three technology-based programs: Reach Out!, Act Now, and Beanbag. BMRI has partnered with The Inspire Foundation to create more opportunities to conduct research that focuses specifically on ICT, mental health literacy and help seeking in young people. For more information visit the website.
Market Research
Roy Morgan Research
The Roy Morgan Research is Australia’s best known, longest established and most respected research company. Since being founded in 1941 by Roy Morgan, the Company originally specialised in public opinion, corporate image and media measurement but soon expanded to cover all aspects of market research, acquiring data by personal interviews, phone, self-administered questionnaires or the Internet. One recent project relevant to health research and policy was the National Drug Survey, which looked at uses and attitudes to recreational drug taking. A wholly Australian owned, full-service market research company operating worldwide, Roy Morgan Research has earned an unparalleled reputation for accurate, insightful, independent, high quality information. The Company has pioneered numerous methodological and technological innovations including Computer Assisted Personal Telephone and Internet interviewing. http://www.roymorgan.com/
ACA Research Group
ACA Research supports thought leaders through extensive research and business experience, industry expertise and by providing high quality outputs to blue chip organisations across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. ACA Research is a full service market research consultancy with expertise in business and consumer research, customer service tracking, multi-client syndicated and omnibus studies. ACA Research is known for its B2B research expertise and for conducing challenging niche projects, across industries including: Automotive, Financial Services, IT, Telecommunications, Contact Centres, Healthcare, Construction, Hospitality, Logistics and Government. http://www.acaresearch.com.au
callcentres.net Pty Ltd, est. 1998 and part of the ACA Research Group, is a service strategy consultancy, research, industry analyst, benchmarking and online publishing company dedicated to the Australian, New Zealand and Asia Pacific service, contact centre and outsourcing sectors. Based in Sydney with a regional office in Singapore, having over 9000 executive subscribers, callcentres.net is recognised as the leading provider to the service and contact centre sectors. http://www.callcentres.net
Biotechnology
National Acoustics Laboratories
The National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) is the research division of Australian Hearing, a Statutory Authority under the Commonwealth Department of Human Services. Since 1947, NAL has undertaken scientific investigations into hearing, hearing habilitation and rehabilitation, and the effects of noise on people, including the prevention of hearing loss. One aspect of NAL’s research involves gaining an understanding of the processing of auditory systems within the brainstem and cortex through the use of electrophysiological measurements. NAL performs the vast majority of its work in the public good as a Community Service Obligation of Australian Hearing and the Department of Health and Family Services, using funding from the Australian Government. Additional funding is obtained from grants and from commercialization of some inventions. Some research is performed in collaboration with commercial organisations from the hearing rehabilitation and hearing protection industries. The outcome of this research is presented at national and international conferences and published in leading scientific journals. http://www.nal.gov.au
PerkinElmer
At PerkinElmer we're taking action to create a better tomorrow. We share our customers’ commitment to finding answers to the mysteries of human and environmental health.
PerkinElmer Bio-discovery solutions offer a wide range of systems consisting of instrumentation for automation and detection solutions, cellular imaging and analysis hardware and software, and an industry-leading portfolio of consumables products, including drug discovery and research reagents, based on our core expertise in cellular sciences, time-resolved fluorescence, chemiluminescence, radioactive labeling, and the detection of proteins and nucleic acids. We sell our biopharmaceutical solutions to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and academic research customers around the world.
Our goal is to build the most comprehensive offering in cellular screening and drug discovery technologies in the industry via partnerships, acquisitions and internal development. http://www.perkinelmer.com
Sapphire Bioscience
Sapphire Bioscience distributes over 80, 000 research products ranging from antibodies, recombinant proteins, growth factors, bio-reagents and assay kits from more than 70 biochemical and biotechnology companies. We distribute Abcam antibodies for neuroscience, neuroendocrinology, neurotransmission, cell adhesion proteins, sensory systems, neurodegeneration and neuroregeneration research, Cayman Chemical biochemical tools and assay kits for neuroscience and Enzo Life Sciences neurochemicals, antibodies and kits for neurodiseases. http://www.sapphirebioscience.com
Olympus
A leading manufacturer of professional opto-digital products, Olympus pioneers key technologies in the fields of imaging and voice products, endoscopy, microscopy, bioanalytics and diagnostics. At Olympus we choose to support the Australian Medical and Scientific community in their endeavour to apply the latest technology to the diagnosis and treatment of disease and related research (We make a difference!). Everyday we are rewarded by the scope and diversity of our customer base, from the small day procedure centres to the larger teaching hospitals, universities, research laboratories and defense forces. Our people are continually learning and challenged by the latest innovative technology, allowing a genuine commitment to and easy promotion of our leading edge products.
Diseases specific action groups/associations
Northcott Disability Services
Northcott Disability Services is one of the state’s leading service providers for people with a broad range of disabilities, supporting 8,000 people with disabilities, their families and carers across NSW and the ACT for over 80 years. A broad range of programs is provided, from support in the initial diagnosis period and early intervention, through to early childhood development and assisting adults gain employment and independent living skills.
For people with disabilities, the support and services Northcott provides can often mean the difference between a life of isolation and segregation and a life of greater self-reliance and confidence. Support and services are not only directly provided to our clients, but their carers, siblings and the entire family. Working for Northcott you can expect to have your contribution valued, work in a friendly environment with opportunities to grow your career with us. Northcott prides itself on being a family friendly workplace and understands the need for a work/life balance. Being a not-for-profit organisation, we are able to offer our employees a generous salary sacrificing package which will increase your take home pay. For more information on current employment opportunities please visit our website. http://www.northcott.com.au
MS Australia – ACT/NSW/VIC
MS Australia – ACT/NSW/VIC is a not-for-profit organisation that works to minimise the impact of MS on those living with the disease by providing quality services and support through an extensive network of centres, branches, support groups and health services. The organisation provides specialist programs to people with MS, their family members, carers and healthcare professionals, while working to improve treatments for MS and accelerating research to ultimately develop a cure. http://www.msaustralia.org.au