Summary

The CRCNA is supporting a vibrant education and training program through activities, educational experiences and professional development opportunities.

It’s about enhancing the development and retention of research skills and capacity in areas aligned with CRCNA research themes for PhD, Scholars, Masters, Undergraduate and vocational students.

 

Under the CRCNA’s Research Program 6: Industry-focused education and training program, the following research activities are underway with the objective of increasing technology development, skilled employees and research and development capacity within Northern Australia.

6.1 Postgraduate student programs

6.1.1 Postgraduate student scholarships for students enrolled in higher degree research programs in areas aligned with CRCNA research priorities.

6.1.2 Provide professional development opportunities for students, including industry mentoring, workshops, access to funding for travel and conference attendance, and access to funding for short courses/skills development.

6.2 Undergraduate student program

6.2.1 Undergraduate Scholarships for students enrolled in undergraduate programs in areas aligned with CRCNA research priorities.

6.3 Workforce development and training

6.3.1 Develop and implement programs which support, inform and build the capacity of the Northern Australian workforce and improve the wellbeing of northern communities.

6.3.2 Develop and implement a training program which supports, informs, and builds the capacity of the Northern Australian healthcare workforce in telehealth service delivery (Project Echo).

6.3.3 Develop and implement extension for community health outcomes program for mental health and telehealth practitioners and professionals (Project Echo).

6.3.4 Provide bursaries and sponsorships to support attendance at, or provision of, professional development opportunities which support, inform and build the capacity of the Northern Australian workforce and improve the wellbeing of northern communities in areas aligned with CRCNA research priorities.

Expected outcomes

Impacts to date:

• 38 PhD, 2 Masters, 2 Honours and 2 post-graduate students involved in research either directly with a CRCNA project, or a sponsored scholarship.
• 6 students completed their course in 2023 – 3 PhD, 1 Masters, 1 Honours, 1 other Post Grad.

 

In 2023/24:

• 47 PhD, 4 Masters, 1 Honours and 4 other post-graduate students were involved in research either directly with a project or sponsored scholarship from the CRCNA.
• 12 PhD students completed their course during the year.
• 130 formal and end user publications developed.
• 2675 individuals engaged in professional training courses or conferences, workshops, or field days.