Enhancing effective healthcare communication in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand: Considerations for research, teaching, policy, and practice

•There is a significant volume of work and engagement regarding healthcare communication across research, teaching, policy and practice in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.•This paper draws together interdisciplinary perspectives across these four areas into a framework.•This framework highlights core considerations in healthcare communication specifically relevant to those in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.•This framework is designed as a conversation starter to support collaboration, benchmarking, and strategic investment in healthcare communication.