Building Research Capacity in Regional Health Services: Challenges, Strategies, and Successes in South West Victoria

Health services research is essential for improving outcomes and experiences for both consumers and health professionals. However, developing a research culture and establishing research capacity in rural, regional, or remote health service settings presents unique challenges. How can services and individuals navigate these barriers while maintaining the delivery of critical clinical care to diverse and widespread communities?

In this webinar, we will explore these questions with insights from Leah Damman, Manager of Research at South West Healthcare, and Denise Jones, Allied Health Researcher and Knowledge Translation Lead. They will share their experiences of fostering health services research in regional Victoria, offering perspectives from both strategic leadership and clinicians working at the coalface.

Join us to hear how a regional Victorian health service is approaching existing, and new, challenges in this space to build an accessible, sustainable and robust research culture implementing tailored strategies, local expert insight and policies, resources and initiatives that fit their needs.