Where Young Minds Shape Health Research

Supporting young people to take an active role in research about their health and well-being

What is the Health Hive?

The Health Hive is a project that equips young people to play meaningful roles in research about their health and wellbeing. Whether you want to share ideas, provide feedback, collaborate on studies, or lead your own projects, the Health Hive provides the tools, resources, and confidence to get involved at the level that’s right for you. It’s a space to connect with the research community, help decide what should be studied, shape research studies that matter to your lives, and ensure young voices are heard in creating healthier futures.

The Health Hive is funded via a Medical Research Futures Fund Consumer-Led Grant (#2023165), National Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellowship (#106646) and Sydney Horizon Fellowship.

Foundational training

Foundations in Public Health Research & Advocacy for Young People

Launching 30th October 2025

An open-access online course, co-created with young people, that builds core research knowledge and confidence. Flexible and self-paced for any young person to access. The course covers six core modules: importance of youth engagement, what research is, understanding ethics, ways to get involved, how to apply learnings, and what is mentally safe participation.

Free online course

Opportunities hub

Pathways into research

CimWe are making opportunities visible for young people to get involved in research in ways that go beyond simply being study participants. Whether sharing ideas, advising, collaborating, or leading, every role is valued. Check out our Opportunities Hub for the latest ways to get involved.

A community of learners

Shaped by young people

The Health Hive is more than a course or a hub of opportunities - it’s a growing community of learners. Together, young people share experiences, support each other, and shape how the Hive develops. This is a space where you can belong, connect, and co-create the future of health research. Stay tuned for future updates.

Cross-cutting impact

Partnerships and systems change

By working with researchers, organisations, and policymakers, the Health Hive amplifies youth voices and embeds them into the broader health and medical research community. Strategic collaborations extend the reach of our initiatives and translate youth participation into real-world impact. If you or your organisation are looking to share an opportunity via our Opportunities Hub, please get in touch with us at health.hive@sydney.edu.au.

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