Research Support and Innovation

Building a thriving rural research and innovation ecosystem

The Murrumbidgee Health and Knowledge Precinct is building partnerships between local academic research institutions, health sector employees and community to explore innovative healthcare models that improve healthcare access, incorporate the latest medical technologies, and enhance population health and wellbeing.

The aim is to develop a thriving research ecosystem that empowers rural health professionals to lead clinical trials and research projects in our region, fosters our research culture and grows our innovation mindset.

Research and innovation in practice

This focus area supports local research capability, practical innovation and partnerships that respond to rural health needs.

It encourages partners to explore new models of care, build evidence, test ideas, identify opportunities for collaboration and support locally led solutions that improve health outcomes.

This work supports

• Locally led research

• Clinical trials and research projects

• Innovation capability

• Evidence-based rural health solutions

• Academic and health sector partnerships

• Research culture and workforce capability

• Technology-enabled approaches to healthcare