Sunshine Coast Health Research Showcase

Hear about the latest health research on the Sunshine Coast at our 2026 showcase.

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Research Showcase
Event information
When
13 Aug 2026
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Where

Sunshine Coast Health Institute, Birtinya QLD

Duration 5 hours
Cost Free

The Sunshine Coast Health Research Showcase is an annual event that brings together leading researchers, and healthcare professionals from around the Sunshine Coast region to discuss and share the latest advancements in health research.

There will be a keynote presentation from Professor Alex Broom, Professor of Sociology and Director of the Sydney Centre for Health Societies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The University of Sydney. He is also Academic Director (SBE) at the Australian Research Council. Professor Broom is recognised as an international leader in sociology, with a specific interest in health, illness and care. His work takes a person-centred approach, qualitatively exploring the intersections of individual experience and social, political and economic context. His career has been dedicated to building inclusive, interdisciplinary research communities and translating scholarship into meaningful outcomes for policy, industry, and society. All of his work embodies the broad aim of generating insights and creative collaborations which foster health, wellbeing and care, across all forms of life on our planet.

The key note presentation will be followed by rapid fire presentations and digital poster displays.

This year Wishlist and Sunshine Coast Health Institute partners have collaborated to offer $10,000 total prize money to the research showcase winners. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and be inspired by the future of healthcare. Mark your calendars and be part of this exciting event!

Contact

Sunshine Coast Health Institute

Last updated: May 2026