(From right to left) NSLHD’s Executive Director of Allied Health Julia Capper, NSLHD’s Director of Research Associate Professor Naomi Hammond, Professor Trudy Rebbeck with allied health staff members at the conference
NSLHD hosts inaugural Allied Health Research Conference The inaugural NSLHD Allied Health Research Conference was recently held at the Kolling Institute. The event brought together allied health Interactive knowledge cafés were hosted by representatives from The University of Sydney, University of Technology Sydney, Australian Catholic University, the NSLHD Library, and the Agency for Clinical Innovation to foster conversations about different opportunities available for staff.
clinicians from across the district to share their research, quality improvement projects, and key learnings. Centred around the themes of innovate, collaborate, and translate, the conference highlighted the power of collective expertise from NSLHD clinicians who work across diverse settings to find solutions for the challenges they encounter. The day featured invited speakers, presentations from university partners, oral and poster presentations by clinician researchers, research skills workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions. NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri said the conference marked a pivotal moment for allied health research within the district. “It is an opportunity to showcase the incredible work being done by our dedicated allied health professionals,” he said. “By working closely with universities and research institutions, we can leverage their expertise, resources, and innovative approaches to further enhance our research capabilities.”
These sessions offered valuable insights into research collaboration opportunities, pathways for further study, and support available for clinicians aspiring to engage in research. NSLHD Executive Director of Allied Health Julia Capper praised the event as a powerful example of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth across the allied health community. “It was inspiring to see allied health clinicians come together to present their work, build meaningful networks, and share research that drives innovation,” she said. “Events like this strengthen our ties with academic partners and celebrate the extraordinary contributions allied health professionals are making to the future of healthcare. “Working closely with our academic and translation partners ensures scientific rigour and delivers real-world impact across everything we do.”
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NSLHDNEWS | ISSUE 9| 30 MAY 2025
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