AI Skills for Public Health and Health Promotion Workforce (Survey)

Do you work in the Australian public health or health promotion sector? This is your opportunity to contribute to important research exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping your profession.

About the Study 

Researchers from Deakin University’s School of Health and Social Development are conducting a study titled: 
“AI Skills for Public Health and Health Promotion Workforce.” 

The project explores how AI is transforming public health practice and aims to better understand: 

• How AI tools are currently being used in the workforce 
• What skills and ethical knowledge are needed for responsible AI use 
• How universities can better prepare graduates for AI-integrated workplaces 

The findings will help inform future education, training, and workforce development across the sector. 

Who Can Participate? 

You are invited to take part if you work in: 

• Public health 
• Health promotion 
• Related professional roles within Australia 

What’s Involved? 

Participation is simple and flexible: 

• ✅ Complete an anonymous survey 
• ✅ Option to take part in a follow-up in-depth interview 

Survey questions may cover topics such as: 

• Your use of AI tools at work 
• Your approach to adopting new technologies 
• The perceived usefulness of AI in your role 

Why Get Involved? 

By participating, you will: 

• Contribute to shaping the future of AI in public health 
• Support evidence-based improvements in education and training 
• Help strengthen workforce readiness for emerging technologies 

While there are no direct personal benefits, your input will play a key role in advancing knowledge across the sector. 

Privacy and Confidentiality 

• Participation is voluntary 
• The survey is conducted securely via Qualtrics 
• Your organisation will not have access to responses 
• All data will be de-identified and handled ethically in accordance with national research guidelines 

About the Research Team 

The study is led by: 

• A/Prof Matthew Dunn (Principal Researcher) 
• Sarah Turner (PhD Candidate) 
• A/Prof Fiona McKay and Prof Phillip Dawson 

It has received ethics approval from Deakin University (Ref: 2026/HE000205). 

Get Involved 

To participate or learn more: 

• Scan the QR code from the recruitment materials, or 
• The survey link is here.
• Or contact the research team via email: sarah.turner@deakin.edu.au 

Your voice matters. Help shape how AI supports the future of public health and health promotion.