Governance

AHWI was established in December 2007 by the University of Queensland and the University of Melbourne. The Institute has drawn on research expertise from the School of Health Sciences at the University of Queensland and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne. The Institute has engaged in collaborative research between these faculties, as well as other leaders in health including other universities, state and federal government, hospitals, private industry, and consumer groups.

AHWI is accountable to the University of Melbourne in terms of governance i.e. HR, finance and legal requirements. AHWI is also subject to the governance of its Board which first met in October 2008. The Board’s purpose is to review and make recommendations on the following:

• Research
  Research opportunities likely to further the objectives of the Institute including collaboration with jurisdictions and professional organisations; funding required to support the Institute’s research; facilities and infrastructure; allocation of scholarships; and research development opportunities for staff.

• Learning and Teaching
  Collaboration between the Institute and departments providing educational programs and policy suggestions for the reform of health education training programs.

• Commercial Activities
  Intellectual property being developed within the Institute; commercialisation opportunities and opportunities for liaison so as to further the Institute’s objectives.

• Strategy
  Current work projects; future research directions; policy development, and the overall strategic plans of the Institute.

• Management
  Management, operational objectives and recruitment.

• Budgeting
  Budget expenditure and financial decisions.