Health Translation Queensland

Thanks so much Claire for helping to promote the importance of involving health consumers in research. We are proud that our Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) microgrants program was so beneficial to your research. Great outcome!

BEAT-CKD workshop and forum Consumers, researchers and health professionals are invited to a kidney health and research translation workshop hosted by Better Evidence and Translation – Chronic Kidney Disease (BEAT-CKD). This is an opportunity to learn from internationally esteemed nephrologist and researcher Adeera Levin, based in Canada, who is celebrated for her impactful work in patient-oriented research. The workshop will feature presentations from BEAT-CKD researchers and consumers, followed by small-group discussions. When: Wednesday 6 November 2024, 11:30am AEST Where: Translational Research Institute, 37 Kent Street, Woolloongabba QLD Cost: Free! (catering provided) This event is open to consumers, researchers and health professionals passionate about kidney health and research translation. For more details and to register visit: https://lnkd.in/gUaGMpb2 Registration closes 31 October. #ChronicDisease #CKD #KidneyResearch

If you're curious about a career in mental health, explore our Mental Health Workforce Hub. From allied health roles to research, discover the broad range of career opportunities available in the mental health sector. Find out about salary expectations, qualifications and training needed, and more. Visit https://lnkd.in/ghJzMgjJ #MentalHealth #mentalhealthcareers 

Congratulations to TRI CEO and HTQ board member Professor Scott Bell, who has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. What an honour! We also extend our congratulations to the following new Fellows elected: - Professor Stuart MacGregor, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute - Professor Andreas Obermair, Metro North Health/The University of Queensland - Professor James Ward, The University of Queensland

Help shape the future of research data sharing The HeSANDA Queensland node is conducting a survey to better understand the current practices and challenges related to data sharing in the research community, and would love to hear from you! The survey is open until 8 November 2024 and will take just 5-8 minutes to complete. Share your thoughts here: https://lnkd.in/ditQpnHN

As Pooja Raveendran wraps up her time with Health Translation Queensland, we want to thank her for the wonderful contributions she has made while completing her internship with us. With 2 parents who worked at the World Health Organisation, Pooja is inspired to follow in their footsteps, pursuing her passion for public health through studies in Queensland. Pooja has made her mark during her internship, which was made possible through our partnership with the UQ School of Public Health. Thank you Pooja for your hard work and dedication! We can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours. Read more about Pooja’s journey: https://lnkd.in/eMchw-qh

October is Health Literacy Month and a good time to reflect on how we can help improve understanding and communication around health within our communities. Health literacy is about empowering people to access, understand and use health information in ways which promote and maintain good health. Health literacy is important because it can help consumers to: - navigate the health system - analyse risks and benefits - complete paperwork - understand medical instructions - organise health care appointments Tips for clinicians to help patients understand their health better: - consider how you present information (tailor information, try different formats, use decision making tools) - invite patient's support person - encourage questions - ask patients to repeat information - talk about decisions Tips for consumers to understand their health better: - bring relatives or friends to appointments - prepare and ask questions - ask for things to be explained differently - request an interpreter For health literacy resources tailored to consumers, clinicians and health service organisations visit https://lnkd.in/gUVzakAD #HealthLiteracy #healthliteracymonth

Why data management matters in clinical trials Effective data management is key to the success of clinical trials. From ensuring accuracy to streamlining compliance, well-structured data management planning saves time and money. Check out our latest article on our recently launched Clinical Trials Hub on how to plan, manage, and protect your clinical trial data—because getting it right from the start is critical. Read now and level up your data game! https://lnkd.in/gy58DGBP #ClinicalTrialsHub #ClinicalTrials #DataManagement #HealthcareInnovation #Compliance #Research

We are proud to share the release of the Australian Health Research Alliance (AHRA) Impact Report 2024. This report showcases the achievements of AHRA’s 12 NHMRC accredited Research Translation Centres (RTCs) and 2 Emerging Centres in advancing research translation priorities and encouraging national collaborations with key partners. It highlights the collective impact in critical areas such as workforce development, clinical trials and community involvement. Today, Health Translation Queensland – one of the RTCs and current chair of AHRA – is also hosting the national face-to-face AHRA Council meeting in Brisbane. It has been a pleasure to welcome members from all RTCs and Emerging Centres as well as guests from National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), AAHMS org, Australian Clinical Trials Alliance and the Health and Medical Research Office (HMRO). Check out the AHRA Impact Report 2024: https://lnkd.in/gZEB4ZnT

We were delighted to welcome many dedicated professionals from the mental health workforce to celebrate the launch of our Mental Health Workforce Hub during Mental Health Week last week. This project has been months in the making, and we’re thankful to the experts—from researchers to practitioners—who contributed their knowledge and passion to create this valuable resource. A special thank you to our guest speakers: Professor Harvey Whiteford, Director, Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, and Jessica Pulis, Occupational Therapist and Mental Health Clinician at Queensland Health, for sharing their insights and experiences working in the mental health sector during the event. If you’re considering a career in mental health or looking to take the next step in your journey, visit the Hub at https://lnkd.in/ghJzMgjJ to explore career pathways, training opportunities and the latest research in the sector.