Stephen Rutter is one of those people whose future direction is determined by the application of attributes he has honed from experience to solve entirely new problems. His pathway to being the Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Technology has been anything but conventional. He has a knack for seeing connections, building relationships and making things happen. Stephen will share his approach to tackling whatever is over the horizon and challenge each of us to consider what we are contributing to the future.
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In today’s tech enabled world, are there fewer barriers to taking a great idea and making it a reality than ever before? Is “anything possible” for Generation Z?
At just 20 something, Jesse Waller, the Co-Founder and CEO of InnerSteps has developed Australia's most awarded technology platform, an innovative mental health solution to address the critical gaps in early intervention support for children, transforming how children understand and manage worry through AI-powered personalised storytelling.
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The future of health will depend on the collaboration of experts from science and engineering, law and business, the social sciences and the arts as well as medicine and health. Bringing together these diverse voices, Professor Michael Kidd AO is leading a multidisciplinary research team to generate the insights and facilitate the advocacy that will deliver a more equitable health system enabled by technology and innovation.
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In a world where we can’t seem to agree on today’s facts, it’s sometimes hard to envisage moving together towards a shared vision of the future. But, if creating a vibrant future for all in Australia involves radical new approaches to aged care, housing, education and of course healthcare, what’s stopping us, as a society, from throwing out the rule book and setting a new agenda for the future and how do we start the conversation?
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When you’re already at the cutting edge how do you know when to push even further? What is the interplay between creativity and evidence when lives are on the line? When your goal is changing the world, what’s important and what’s not?
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The future will require us to solve for challenges that haven’t yet been imagined. To prepare for the unknowable we need to equip ourselves with the skills and tools to think about the future in a novel way. In a world increasingly more reliant on AI tools than human imagination, can we train ourselves to think about a future without being hamstrung by the past? And how does broadening our thinking about a range of possible futures change the way we make decisions today?
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The Future Health Podcast features thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts and thought leaders about current and emerging trends in healthcare and the future of work for the NSW Health workforce and beyond.
This season on the Future Health Podcast, we shine a spotlight on How do we get to the future? driving progress and redefining the Australian healthcare landscape. Our host, Dr Louise Messara is joined by a line-up of innovators, visionaries, and disruptors who are shaping the future of healthcare.
Join us as we uncover how these change makers are navigating uncertainty, leveraging emerging trends, and breaking new ground to enhance healthcare for all. From leadership strategies and generational shifts to climate impacts and technological marvels, this season is a journey through the dynamic intersection of innovation and care.
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As we all get comfortable with a post-COVID world where virtual healthcare extends well beyond a telehealth consultation, we explore which models of care are next in line for innovation. We consider whether the community has the appetite for even more hybrid models of care and we consider the new and more flexible working options opening up for clinicians, when you can see your patient from anywhere in the world at any time of the day or night.
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In emergency departments, they can help divert non-critical cases, easing the burden on healthcare staff and reducing wait times. In the aftermath of disasters, they can offer mobile medical and counselling services to those in need, ensuring timely support without the need to divert workforce. And for vulnerable populations without access to personal devices or connectivity, they offer equitable access to specialist services for all.
Is the “Health Pod” a critical missing piece in the hybrid care model?
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Generation Z is characterised by their innate fluency in technology and a strong sense of social responsibility. They are already beginning to reshape the healthcare workforce with their digital acumen, creativity, and passion for efficiency. With a knack for leveraging social media, data analytics, and emerging technologies, Gen Z is likely to be a driving force in the adoption of new tools and methodologies in healthcare delivery, while endorsing a refreshing emphasis on accessibility, inclusivity, and empowerment. But do we know how to get the best out of the next generation? And while they may be digital natives, is it the humanity in healthcare that is our biggest drawcard
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Recently named one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 and The Australian's Top 100 Innovators for 2024, Grace Brown from Andromeda is a trailblazer addressing loneliness and isolation in patients.
In this episode we’ll explore the boundless possibilities of human-robot collaboration with change makers Grace Brown and Mani Thiru and their brainchild, Abi, the first Australian humanoid robot, designed to enhance the quality of life for children in hospital, the elderly and other groups in need. With cutting-edge capabilities in empathetic communication, and artificial intelligence, Abi represents a paradigm shift in how we could approach companionship in the modern age.
This episode offers a glimpse into a very near future where human ingenuity and robotic innovation could converge to redefine the landscape of care and friendship … and that’s only the beginning.
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As our planet faces unprecedented environmental challenges, the impact of these changes on human health is becoming increasingly evident. This episode delves into the complex relationship between climate change and healthcare, shedding light on the profound implications for healthcare professionals and patients alike.
From preventive measures to treatment strategies, to public health interventions, and health system redesign, we will discuss the deep connections between climate change and health, and why this is relevant for all who work in healthcare.
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The Future Health Podcast features thought-provoking discussions with subject matter experts and thought leaders about current and emerging trends in healthcare and the future of work for the NSW Health workforce and beyond.
This season on the Future Health Podcast, we shine a spotlight on the Change Makers driving progress and redefining the Australian healthcare landscape. Our host, Dr Louise Messara is joined by a line-up of innovators, visionaries, and disruptors who are shaping the future of healthcare.
Join us as we uncover how these change makers are navigating uncertainty, leveraging emerging trends, and breaking new ground to enhance healthcare for all. From leadership strategies and generational shifts to climate impacts and technological marvels, this season is a journey through the dynamic intersection of innovation and care.
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It’s a stark reality, some of us are likely to be working well into our 70s. To run a work marathon and run it well, workers will have to stay physically and holistically well. So, what does the latest research tell us we need to start doing TODAY so we can “work well” right to the end of our careers? What adjustments does the system need to make NOW when it considers harnessing a workforce aged between 18 and 75. In this episode we focus on some of the tools we may need to help us navigate the marathon that is work – especially if the finish line is not as close as we thought.
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Over a decade ago, a regional hospital, with a struggling emergency department, reliant on FIFO locums, with unfilled junior shifts and stretched nursing staff, took a gamble on a group of young consultants with a plan. When a “squad” of clinicians with a ready-made culture of trust, accountability and camaraderie came to town, they transformed the service in under two years and many of them have become permanent fixtures in the hospital and the regional community.
Does our current model of recruiting individuals miss the opportunity derived from a BYO squad model? What if recruitment took more of a team approach? What if spouse employment was also considered a critical part of the recruitment strategy? Let’s talk about what happened and if it should happen again in a town near you?
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Universities are busily preparing to prepare students for an uncertain future. The futurists of higher education are not only grappling with a series of challenging questions about what employers will need but also an emerging set of expectations from future students about what they will want from a university degree. COVID-19 gave us an insight into one version of what tertiary education could look like, but it also provided visionaries with the chance to design something better.
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Technology, nanotechnology, precision medicine, a focus on patient empowerment and the rise of the consumer, will put far more control of the patient’s health in the patient’s hands, but is the health system prepared to job-share care?
Should we aim for a future that is more about partnership and less about power struggle? Is there any impact on healthcare careers, job satisfaction or meaning and purpose, when the patient is the leader?
Government policy is increasingly driven by the impetus to give patient’s autonomy and control but not all community members are equipped to access or harness the potential benefits of this transition. So, as we explore the evolving relationship between clinicians and patients, we also need to consider the risks and benefits of any shift in the leadership of the care team.
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We know that the health sector is facing major transitions in changing skills and roles for its workforce. We all understand some roles will become redundant and some jobs, requiring entirely new skills, will emerge. This will require a lifelong learning culture, identified career pathways, skills planning, clear communication about the future from organisational leadership and employee engagement.
But how do we know what skills we will need in 2-, 5- and 10-years’ time?
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In response to unprecedented demand for acute health services during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a relaxation of regulatory and funding blocks and a subsequent explosion of hospital avoidance models around the world.
As parts of the healthcare industry were able to utilise technology to normalise the delivery of hospital level care in the home, the Hospital at Home model was able to garner the support of published evidence of improved outcomes, increased patient satisfaction, and decreased resource utilisation.
So, will innovation and technology increasingly give us the tools to deliver hospital level care in non-hospital environments here in Australia, and are we are prepared to invest the effort, governance, and workforce to help people heal at home?
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If Taylor Swift wears a new belt to lunch with Travis Kelce today, it is sold out tomorrow. If we could motivate that same level of reliably responsive behaviour in our community around healthy behaviours, surely, we could significantly impact the creation of a healthier population.
Personal devices and social media platforms are creating new channels for public and population health communications, but what health issues are we tackling? And who are our trusted messengers? No matter how technologically advanced health care becomes, prevention will always be more impactful and cost effective than cure – so what is the future of public health and population health campaigns?
At a moment in time when it feels like people have never been so influenceable how can we influence people to do the right thing for a healthier future?
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