About the Position
This is a Research Buddy position. As a Research Buddy, there are multiple activities you could be involved in with the research team:

Sharing your lived experience perspectives.
Reviewing and providing feedback on research proposals, grants, reports, and resources.
Advising on research priorities and project development.
Participating in discussions, meetings, and consultation activities.
Contributing as a speaker or panellist.
Co-designing research activities, resources, and projects.
Supporting the planning and delivery of involvement activities.

What Am I Expected to Do?

Attend regular meetings with the research team (e.g., monthly or quarterly)
Review documents (e.g., grant applications, consent forms, surveys)
Share your lived experience and insights
Optional: Participate in public presentations or forums
Help design participant recruitment strategies

What Skills or Experience Do I Need?
Just your lived experience as a patient or carer. No prior research experience required. Ability to be inclusive and clear with your communication. Comfortable contributing to discussions in a group setting, familiarity with Zoom/ Teams, and/or confident or able to come to The Harry Perkins Institute/ The University of Western Australia.

• Person with early stage kidney disease
• Person on dialysis / transplant
• Family / carer