Safety and Health Innovation Network (SHINe)

SHINe brings together industry leaders and experienced academics who are committed to driving innovation and improvements in safety, health and wellbeing research in Australia’s construction industry through research.

How SHINe works

Step one →

Industry donates into the SHINe fund

Step two →

All members of the network have the opportunity to suggest ideas and topics for potential research by RMIT. SHINe members then decide on which projects to support.

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Monies are then allocated from the fund to support the selected research projects. Industry donors are invited to participate in projects if there is opportunity.

Step four

Research results are shared with the construction industry and wider community driving real world impact.

Find out more about SHINe's research projects

SHINe News

SHINe represented at the CSRA Safety Summit: Strengthening global partnerships for safer work

In November 2025, SHINe was proud to participate in the Construction Safety Research Alliance (CSRA) Safety Summit at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

A full house for SHINe’s first Annual Symposium

The 2025 SHINe Symposium welcomed a diverse cross section of leaders and practitioners from across the Australian and New Zealand construction, infrastructure and energy sectors.

2025 in review: SHINe activity and annual report

SHINe’s first year was a busy one. SHINe held its first Symposium, completed its first project, presented work at multiple industry events, visited partners in New Zealand and the USA and increased its membership base.

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What are the benefits of being a SHINe donor?

Community of Practice

Engage in a thriving network of like-minded professionals who are committed to driving innovation and improvement

Unleash your creativity

Propose exciting research ideas and topics

Leading researchers

Engage directly with thought leaders and researchers working in construction work safety, health and wellbeing

Accelerate change

Be part of making the change you want to see in the construction industry

“The Construction Safety Research Alliance (CSRA) is thrilled to partner with SHINe. With global leaders in construction work health and safety research and an innovative model of industry collaboration, SHINe is positioned to transform how research is conducted and translated to practice. SHINe and the CSRA are collaborating to integrate industry and academia, explore relevant and innovative topics, and transcend geographical boundaries. Together, we aim to prevent serious injuries and fatalities, and enhance health and wellbeing of the workforce.”

Dr. Matthew Hallowell – Executive Director, CSRA, University of Colorado

How your organisation can engage with SHINe

Join a unique alliance between leading construction organisations and researchers focused on developing and testing new solutions to improve construction workers’ safety, health and wellbeing.
Help to select research projects that are outcome-focused and directly address industry needs and participate in the delivery of industry-led research projects.
Be the first to hear about research findings and opportunities to translate research into improved practice.
Attend an annual SHINe Symposium where outcomes from research projects are shared with member organisations and others in the construction industry community.
Participate in networking events and activities and engage in sharing of knowledge about what works in relation to construction work safety, health and wellbeing.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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