Holsworth Research Initiative staff and students have been busy these past few months presenting their latest work at key conferences and workshops around the state. From the Rural and Remote Allied Health Conference in Mildura to the 2024 Bendigo Health Research Showcase, HRI Stream Leads and PhD Candidates took to the lectern to share their knowledge in the rural and remote allied health sector while networking with new and old friends.
The 15th National Rural and Remote Allied Health Conference was held in Mildura from the 21st to the 23rd of October on the banks of the iconic Murray River. 250 delegates attended the event including many staff and students from the La Trobe Rural Health School. Our very own Associate Professor Byron Perrin, Associate Professor Brett Gordon, Dr Daniel Wundersitz and Dr Blake Collins attended the event and presented their latest research findings as did Adjunct Research Fellow Dr Stephen Barrett and Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy and current PhD Candidate, Kylie Carra.
In what capped off a busy conference period for HRI affiliated staff and students, the 2024 Bendigo Health Research Showcase was held on Friday October 25th providing an opportunity to hear passionate clinicians present on how they are improving care and changing lives in our regional communities. A keynote presentation was given by Linda Brown, Director of Translational Research, Clinical Trials, Strategic Projects and Response at Safer Care Victoria, as well as interactive panel discussions and presentations showcasing the broad range of research currently being undertaken at Bendigo Health. Dr Daniel Wundersitz, Dr Blake Collins and Adjunct Research Fellow Dr Stephen Barrett represented the Holsworth Research Initiative in their presentations that described current findings in cycling and heart health, cardiac rehabilitation and behaviour change and physical activity, respectively.
With their return to the Bendigo campus, Holsworth Research Initiative staff and students are energised and inspired by the invaluable insights and connections gained over these recent months. The presentations and discussions have not only strengthened their commitment to advancing allied health research in rural and remote communities but also underscored the importance of collaboration across regional sectors. Now, with renewed focus, HRI staff are set to integrate the feedback, trends, and ideas encountered at these recent conferences into their ongoing projects. They look forward to sharing even more impactful research outcomes in the months ahead.
