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Message from the CEO: Time and time again, international research shows there is a strong business case for gender diversity in the workplace. Companies and organisations with greater workforce diversity, particularly in the Board and leadership groups, perform better. But there is a lack of data in Australia - and internationally - related to gender diversity in digital health. This includes the largest workforces in the nation employed in the health and hospital sector, public or private. As a proponent for evidence based, informed decision making, and a proponent to create change, wherever change may be needed, the Institute is collaborating with digital powerbrokers Telstra Health, the Australian e-Health Research Centre and the Digital Health CRC to launch the ‘Understanding gender diversity in digital health’ survey, open until 3 December. The first survey of its kind in Australia, it will give us insights into the sector and what needs to be done to achieve progress for gender equity and career advancement. We need more voices to be heard if we want to deliver the world’s best digital healthcare.

Thank you in advance – this is the survey link to share.

Dr Louise Schaper PhD FAIDH FIAHSI CHIA BSc(OT)Hons

Nursing.Midwifery Community talks biotech: During October, the Institute’s nursing and midwifery community are focusing on the emergence and influence of biotechnology. Biotechnology is predicted to become as common as having a smartphone by 2030, pervading our lives from drugs, medicine and therapeutics to environmentally friendly chemicals, fuels and materials. Nurses and midwives need to increase their knowledge in this area so they can translate the information to the individuals in their care.

Contacts needed: Chief Pharmacy Information Officer at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Bishma Jayathilaka (CHIA) has asked the Institute for connections to help her young pharmacist colleague who is completing their Grad Cert in digital health and is looking for a secondment role in digital health. If you know of a suitable placement, please reach out to Bishma.

Understanding gender diversity in digital health: Do you work in Australia’s digital health sector? We want to hear about your experiences! Complete the 'Understanding gender diversity in digital health survey' by Friday 3 December.

The Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) has joined with Telstra Health, the Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) and CSIRO’s Australian e-Health Research Centre to launch the first survey of its kind in understanding gender diversity in Australia’s digital health sector.

Security check of Australia's healthcare information: The general community places its trust in the health system to safeguard health information. Is the healthcare sector doing enough to protect health information and the security of their systems? Through the cybersecurity survey, we seek to understand the current state of awareness and processes in cybersecurity across the Australian health sector.

Proudly supported by 3M, it will take around 15 minutes to complete the survey (for the cybersecurity gurus/those who are responsible for managing risk – allow up to 25mins).

Introducing the AIDH Industry spotlight series: This new virtual event series will shine a light on the rapidly advancing industry capability in emerging digital technologies and digital health. Each event in the series is a structured masterclass delivered by industry experts, and seeks to foster collaboration and bring the sector together. Contact Chris Jordan if you want your product or service innovations to be featured in this series. Hurry, only 4 spots available for 2022! See below for the inaugural event on 16 Nov presented by Kofax.

AIDH presents its national conference, the Digital Health Institute Summit, to be held in Melbourne on 21 - 22 Feb. The program for this much-anticipated return to an in-person, national conference, celebrates digital health achievements from every corner of the health sector. The innovation expo will feature 60+ exhibitors displaying the best digital health products and services.

The CHIA Challenge limited time offer ends this Friday 29 Oct. Institute members can attempt this practice examination for just $41.25 ($57.75 for non-members) by using code 25CHIAC2021.

This includes 2 attempts with no expiry date and a study guide to help you prepare for the CHIA examination.

Damian Green, AIDH Board Member & Deputy Director-General of eHealth Queensland, is a keynote speaker at the Institute Summit in Melbourne next year. This week’s video is a throwback to Summit 2020 when Damian joined us in Brisbane and shared Ben’s story - a story about electronic medical records, world-class telehealth services and the ingenuity of clinicians and staff enabling a new model of care.

Members can also watch them on demand on Digital Health TV!