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The central aim is to explore how to effectively incorporate lived experiences in policy development.

Building trust in policy: Cancer Council Australia’s lessons on real-world integration of community and lived experiences

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Randomized trial evaluates community engagement effects on policy development, suggesting better practices for health systems.

The central aim is to explore how to effectively incorporate lived experiences in policy development.
Analysis of experiences at Cancer Council Australia
Utilization of the ‘Empowerment Gradient’ as a guiding framework
Identification of engagement approaches and structural challenges
Successful community engagement enhances the impact of policies and programs
System-level constraints such as limited resources hamper effective involvement
Prioritization of respectful engagement leads to greater legitimacy and safety in policymaking

Meehan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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