EnableR resource library
Convenient access to the full repository of EnableR resource documents and interviews.
Resource documents
The value of research
| Research to impact The benefits and impact of research activities for health teams |
Communicating about research
| Strategies for communicating with executives Strategies to communicate the value of research with executive leaders | Communicating with clinical teams about research Strategies to empower research engagement among teams | Research conversation guide A practical guide for conversations with staff interested in research |
| Leader enablement checklist A checklist for leaders to support staff research engagement |
Embedding research
| Comparing research, Quality Improvement, and TRIP A quick overview of research, quality improvement and translation activities from a leader's perspective | The research continuum Actions to support your team with different research activities | Developing and maintaining research mentorship The benefits of a research mentor, and how to find one |
| Developing and sustaining research events Activities to develop research engagement in health teams | Professional Development Plans (PDPs) Tips for exploring research in professional development conversations | Features of a research-embedded health service Techniques for operationalising research within routine activities |
| Research project checklist A checklist to support conversations with staff around research | Pathways to embedding research Strategies to embed research in the local health service | Ethics and Governance Essential information about ethics and governance |
| Research supports Information about available research supports |
Further resources
Allied Health Research Careers FrameworkA framework and self-assessment tool to support development of research and clinical career pathways. | Allied Health Research Careers Framework |
Research Enabling Leaders video collection
| Perry Judd Executive Director, Allied Health Metro North Hospital and Health Service Perry shares how executives can champion research to build workforce capacity, attract funding, and deliver meaningful patient impact. | |
| Mark Cruikshank Executive Director, Allied Health Metro North Hospital and Health Service Mark shares his journey from clinical to research leader, highlighting why investing in research culture is key to better care and workforce engagement. | |
| Kelsey Pateman & Anja Christoffersen Kelsey — Principal Research Fellow, Metro North Hospital and Health Service Anja — Health Consumer, Consumer Kelsey and Anja discuss the value of the clinician-researcher and consumer partnership. | |
| Nina Meloncelli, Jed Duff & Ashley Cameron Nina — Program Director, Innovation, Metro North Hospital and Health Service Jed — Chair of Nursing, Metro North Hospital and Health Service Ashley — Implementation Support Specialist, Metro North Hospital and Health Service Through their leadership and practice, Nina, Ash and Jed embed research, improvement and implementation into everyday problem-solving. | |
| Geoffrey Lau Director Therapies & Allied Health Metro South Hospital and Health Service Geoffrey explores how to build research culture by backing people, partnerships, and purpose. | |
| Elizabeth Ward Director, Centre for Functioning and Health Research (CFAHR) Metro South Hospital and Health Service Liz discusses building clinician-researchers and leading research culture to drive better care. | |
| Caitlin Brandenburg Research Fellow Metro South Hospital and Health Service From her dual clinician-researcher perspective, Caitlin explores how to embed research into everyday practice. | |
| Laetitia Hattingh Director of Allied Health Research Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Laetitia shares her journey from clinician to research leader, highlighting the importance of starting small, building partnerships, and bridging clinical practice with research to improve patient care. | |
| Dr Rachel Wenke Director of Allied Health Research Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service In her dual research and executive leadership role, Rachel integrates research and practice to solve real-world health system challenges. | |
| Dr Rebecca Angus & Scott Plumbridge Rebecca — Senior Research Dietitian, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Scott — Acting Director of Occupational Therapy, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service Rebecca and Scott discuss creating the space and the system for clinicians to engage in and lead research. | |
| Ingrid Hickman Principal Research Fellow, Implementation Science The University of Queensland Ingrid shares how small, strategic investments and a strong focus on implementation and relationships can embed research into everyday clinical practice and grow a sustainable research culture. | |
| Alex McKenna Nutritionist South West Hospital and Health Service Alex discusses the value of protected time, mentorship, and leadership support. | |
| Rohan Ballon Rural Interprofessional Clinical Educator South West Hospital and Health Service Rohan explores how research in rural allied health is embedded into everyday practice through mentorship, support, and real-world problem-solving. | |
| Alice Cairns Allied Health Rural Research Lead South West Hospital and Health Service Alice discusses the value of research from a rural perspective. |