Post on 02-Jan-2016
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Leading research for life-changing results
ABC Research Network Seminar
Connected and Networked
Brad WebbAssociate Director, Strategy and Engagement
12 September 2014
Growing children, young people and families research capacity in the Hunter: a new governance structure
The drive for change…A strong, representative and authoritative voice:
1. Develop clear and focused strategy
2. Advocate for paediatric research and funding
3. Develop higher levels of research capacity
4. Increase research translation and collaboration
5. Build connectivity and effective collaboration
6. Development of resource prioritisation
Summary
1. Children, Young People and Families Research Executive
2. Children, Young People and Families Research Advisory Committee
3. ABC Children’s Research Network
4. Hunter Children’s Research Foundation (HCRF)
Children, Young People and Families Research Executive
To develop and build high quality, innovative research that leads to improved clinical care, better treatment options, prevention of disease and disadvantage, and the enhanced wellbeing of children, young people and families within the Hunter New England Local Health District.
Children, Young People and Families Research Executive1. 5 year strategy
2. Review and feedback on research plans
3. Priorities for funding and resource allocation
4. Appoint members to Advisory Committee
5. Approve allocation of HCRF funds
6. Point of contact
Children, Young People and Families Research Executive
ChairJoerg Mattes
ExecutiveMichael NilssonTrish DavidsonBruce WhiteheadPat MarksPaul CravenJanelle ShakespeareLorraine Gardner
Children, Young People and Families Research Advisory Committee
To promote and facilitate the implementation of actions addressing the strategic goals for Paediatric and Child Health Research within the Hunter New England Local Health District.
Children, Young People and Families Research Advisory Committee1. Develop research plans
2. Assess and recommend HCRF funding grants
3. Strengthen paediatric research collaboration
4. Strengthen paediatric and adult research collaboration
5. Advocate through HMRI Research Council
6. Liase re donor funding opportunities
Children, Young People and Families Research Advisory Committee
ChairJoerg Mattes
Advisory Group MembersFrank Alvaro Nikola BowdenClare Collins Adam CollisonTrish Crock Elizabeth KepreotesScott Nightingale Carmel SmartKoert de Waal Luke Wolfenden
ABC Children’s Research Network
ChairClare Collins
Deliverables1. Communication and dissemination
2. Provide networking opportunities
3. Outreach and advocacy
Hunter Children’s Research Foundation (HCRF)
1. Fundraising strategy
2. Conduct fundraising activities.
Fundraising auspiced under HMRI
http://www.hmri.com.au/hcrf/
Hunter Children’s Research Foundation (HCRF)
ChairJanelle Shakespeare
Secretary / TreasurerLorraine Gardner
CommitteeNatasha Beyersdorf Sheridan FerrierJudy Hogan Helen AncukSheryl Nisner
Questions
To develop and build high quality, innovative research that leads to improved clinical care, better treatment options, prevention of disease and disadvantage, and the enhanced wellbeing of children, young people and families within the Hunter New England Local Health District.