Headlines have reported a Victorian health system under unprecedented stress. The consequences of prolonged lockdown and years of digital transformation bottlenecks are rising to surface in year-three of the
pandemic.

These are pivotal times for the Victorian health system, with innovation and systems re-design now being crucial to meet current and future demands. From workforce burnout in emergency and nursing to quality and accessibility issues, the cost of not innovating and collaborating skyrockets to disproportional highs. Fortunately, in an era of equally unprecedented technological, analytical, and research capability, there exists a profound opportunity to redefine the future of Victorian healthcare.

To future-proof public healthcare, integrating person-centricity with the better use of technology is paramount. After significant achievements in publishing state and nation-wide health strategies, digital health roadmaps and the Health Service Partnerships guidelines, the focus now becomes bringing it all together across the entire system.

The Public Sector Network’s ‘Victorian Health Innovation Roadshow’ 2022 focuses on overcoming today’s collective health system challenges through whole-of-sector collaboration and innovation. The full-day event features real case-studies and best practice on topics such as clinical informatics, including linked data, interoperability, and shared voices to inform decision-making and person-centred design. The event will explore what it takes to empower and equip the health workforce to meet demands and deliver quality care, how to best leverage digital technology, and effective implement to accelerate healthcare transformation and innovation.