Allied Health research capability and development strategy

The purpose of the Allied Health Research Capability and Development Strategy 2017-2020 (PDF, 273.12 KB) is to be visionary in its approach in driving feasible and practical staff capability development in research, innovation, and evidence-based practice. The strategy aligns with the current Metro South Strategic Plan 2015 – 2019 and the Metro South Health Allied Health Professional Plan, aiming to:

1. Influence and guide allied health directors, line managers, and staff in research, innovation and evidence-based practice approaches;
2. Coordinate and integrate current research structures and systems and performance and promote continued steps to research capacity building and governance; and,
3. Promote research excellence and innovation as drivers of better health and better health care.