An action research project to strengthen inter-professional learning and practice across the ACT health system. There are 14 beneficial reasons why this project is vital to the fabric of our nation. These include: the economic benefits of a more efficient health-care system; the social benefits of more responsive and resilient workplaces; the research benefits of better knowledge about how professionals can work together effectively; the consumer benefits of improved patient care; health sector ....An action research project to strengthen inter-professional learning and practice across the ACT health system. There are 14 beneficial reasons why this project is vital to the fabric of our nation. These include: the economic benefits of a more efficient health-care system; the social benefits of more responsive and resilient workplaces; the research benefits of better knowledge about how professionals can work together effectively; the consumer benefits of improved patient care; health sector benefits in assisting health reforms to be more effective; and education sector benefits in understanding how professionals from different disciplines can learn together more collaboratively. The benefits are transferable to other industries and professional groups, as well as to Australia's international partners.Read moreRead less
Young people negotiating risk and opportunity: A reassessment of transition pathways. The research will make a direct contribution to the development of more integrated policies that impact on young people across the domains of education, youth affairs, health and community. The depth and breadth of the analysis addresses the need for evidence-based policy to change chronic patterns of inequality in young people's transitions during their post-school years, broadening the focus from study and em ....Young people negotiating risk and opportunity: A reassessment of transition pathways. The research will make a direct contribution to the development of more integrated policies that impact on young people across the domains of education, youth affairs, health and community. The depth and breadth of the analysis addresses the need for evidence-based policy to change chronic patterns of inequality in young people's transitions during their post-school years, broadening the focus from study and employment to include health and wellbeing. It relates directly to strengthening Australia's social and economic fabric .Read moreRead less