30 August 2023

In April this year we launched our latest Strategic Plan, that sets our direction until 2027.

The Strategic Plan 2023-27 is an ambitious five-year plan that provides bold and transformative direction for Austin Health’s future. Underpinned by six guiding principles that influence our work, our behaviours and our decision making, the plan describes five key strategic outcomes that we will pursue to achieve our vision.

Following work across the organisation, we are excited to announce the spotlight initiatives to further embed our goals into our everyday work.

In the next year, our key strategic focus will be to:

• Expand virtual care
• Expand Safewards
• Establish the Australian Centre for Transplantation Excellence and Research (ACTER).

Each of these spotlight initiatives feed into one of our five Strategic Outcomes.

The expansion of virtual care aligns with our goal to ensure our patients receive the right care in the most appropriate place. Our services will be provided in settings that enable excellent outcomes, experience and flexibility to our patients. We will explore well-coordinated, innovative, and alternate models of care, including the use of technology to provide care beyond the four walls of the hospital. We will empower patients to take control of their health and be active in decision-making about their care options.

Our people are well supported and encouraged to reach their full potential remains top of mind for Austin Health. Embedding safe practices across all areas of Austin Health to protect and empower our staff, including utilising the principles of Safewards allows us to do just that.

Establishing ACTER will allow us to continue to be national leaders in specialist care. By using cutting-edge technology, research, and interventions to improve health outcomes and patient experience across the transplant journey, we will cement our reputation as leaders in organ transplantation and research.

Read more about our Strategic Plan.