Transform: Transitions and Reform for Seamless Multidisciplinary Care

• Dr Sandra Davidson

  Chief Investigator
• Professor Lena Sanci

  Project Leader

  l.sanci@unimelb.edu.au
  (61) +3 8344 9010

Project Details

Leadership and Collaboration

Led by Chief Investigators Professor Lena Sanci and Professor Grant Russell, the Transform Project unites a diverse network of partners. The project capitalises on existing partnerships across three distinct regions of Melbourne: Northwest, Outer East, and Southeast. Key stakeholders from various sectors are involved, including:

• Primary Health Networks: North-Western Melbourne, Eastern Melbourne, and South-Eastern Melbourne
• Major Hospitals: Royal Melbourne Hospital, Eastern Health
• Community Health Organisations: cohealth
• Academic Institutions: University of Melbourne, Monash University
• Research Networks: TROPHI, MonREN
• Health Service Partnerships: South-East Metro Health Service Partnership, Better Health Network

Additionally, the Transform Project collaborates with professional bodies such as the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), alongside government entities like the Victorian Department of Health and the Victorian Multicultural Commission.

Comprehensive Approach

This robust partnership network spans primary care, secondary care, tertiary care, research, policy, and community organisations. It ensures a comprehensive approach to developing and implementing innovative solutions for integrated care across diverse healthcare settings.

Researchers

• Sandra Davidson, Chief Investigator
• Professor Grant Russell, Monash University
• Natalie White, Transform Program Manager

Collaborators

Uni Melb Specific Chief Investigators

• Prof Lena Sanci
• Dr Sandra Davidson
• Ms Robyn Smith
• Dr Rachel O’Loughlin
• Professor Adam Elshaug
• Professor Kelsey Hegarty
• Professor Harriet Hiscock

Associate Investigators

• Associate Professor Caroline Johnon
• Ms Siân Slade
• Professor Douglas Boyle
• Associate Professor Kim Dalziel
• Dr Morgan Rayner
• Dr Catherine Kaylor-Hughes

Research Opportunities

This research project is available to PhD students, Post Doctor Researchers to join as part of their thesis.
Please contact the Research Group Leader to discuss your options.