PROJECT
Coronavax
About the project
The safest and most effective COVID-19 vaccine will not restore our way of life unless it reaches the arms of the population. Australians will be offered a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect their families against coronavirus, and to build an effective COVID-19 vaccination program, researchers need to develop knowledge around the best way to communicate with the public about new vaccines and policies.
Coronavax uses qualitative interviews and social media analysis to explore Western Australians’ concerns, motivations and information needs regarding COVID-19 vaccination. A summary of findings from the Coronavax Project will be communicated with State and Commonwealth Government employees and stakeholders through a series of open discussions. These sessions aim to shape the COVID-19 vaccination rollout, ensuring important community concerns are taken into account.
This project is a joint initiative of The University of Western Australia, home to the VaxPol Lab, and the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, based at Telethon Kids Institute.
Our aim
The project seeks to build dialogue between the community and government to uncover the conditions necessary for high uptake of the vaccine.
Our collaborators and funding partners
Help us help you – Join community interviews
We are looking for people to help us learn more about community attitudes and perceptions around COVID-19 vaccines, as well as what kind of information would help during the vaccine rollout process.
Participating in an interview as part of the Coronavax Project will ensure your voice is heard as a COVID-19 vaccine program is rolled out in Western Australia.
Participant groups
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Read moreContact us
If you have any questions, please contact the study staff by emailing
coronavax@uwa.edu.au