CARE-R video shoot
Peek behind the scenes of an applied research project aiming to address aged care worker wellbeing.
The TAFE Centre of Excellence Health Care and Support team was on location at the University of Southern Queensland's Ipswich campus recently to film an upcoming video showcasing the CARE-R applied research project.
The university received a research grant from the Centre to co-design and pilot innovative training and an online platform with aged care providers. The project reflects the Centre's commitment to funding industry-led research that delivers practical solutions to workforce challenges and strengthens capability across the health care and support sector.
The CARE-R Project, which stands for Cultivating Aged-care Resilience and Engagement in the Regions, is addressing one of the sector's most pressing challenges: psychosocial injury caused by workplace stress, burnout and exposure to trauma. The research has been piloted in partnership with aged care provider OzCare, helping to ensure the resources are grounded in real-world industry needs and experiences.
The filming brought together Dr Renee Ireland from the University of Southern Queensland, a project lead on the research, Rohan McKay, Manager Health and Safety at OzCare, and Dr Luciana Massi, Research Associate from the Centre, sharing and discussing insights into the project's development, pilot implementation and early outcomes.
The upcoming video will provide an inside look at how investment in applied research is helping create evidence-based solutions that support a healthier, safer and more resilient aged care sector.
Keep an eye out for the video, coming soon.
The TAFE Centre of Excellence Health Care and Support, led by TAFE Queensland, is a joint initiative between the Australian and Queensland Governments.
The video will feature students in traning at TAFE Queensland's Ipswich campus.