Community consultation is vital to bridge the gap between raw data and human experience. In fields like public health and environmental science, these methods allow researchers to quantify social variables—such as attitudes, barriers, and behaviours—that physical instruments cannot measure.

Key contributions include:

• Scale and Depth: Surveys provide the statistical power to identify broad trends, while interviews uncover the nuanced "why" behind the numbers.

• Hypothesis Refinement: Participant feedback can reveal unexpected real-world factors, leading to more accurate scientific models.

• Social Validity: These tools ensure scientific solutions are culturally appropriate and practically applicable.

Below is a list of the qualifications that we offer in Community Consultation

• Diploma of Community Group Coordination and Facilitation (Electives on Community Consultation) (coming soon)

Insight CEO, Dr Mark Griffin, is a data scientist with over 30 years of experience working in community consultation. Training is organized by the Insight Training College. Insight is based within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct. Our staff are members of Australian Science Communicators. Insight is a member of Experience Gold Coast.