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01/08/2025

🚨 Final reminder! The Victorian Regional SIMposium is happening next Friday, 8 August in Ballarat.

Join us for a full day of practical workshops, short presentations, inspiring keynotes and networking focused on strengthening simulation across regional health services. Whether you're just starting out, or building on existing programs, there's something for every simulation educator, clinician, and leader.

🗓️ Date: Friday 8 August 2025
📍 Location: Grampians Health Education Centre, Ballarat

Register now: https://buff.ly/Bz5gZQp

28/07/2025

Instead of becoming slaves to systems and processes in healthcare, we need to embed them to support people.

Beverley Sutton from the Australasian Institute of Clinical Governance (AICG) gives her thoughts on this topic at our 2024 Victorian Translational SIMposium.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments 👇

25/07/2025

Thank you to our sponsor: Resuscitation Australia 🌟

We’re grateful to have Resuscitation Australia supporting the 2025 Victorian Translational SIMposium. Their high-quality training programs and simulation expertise help equip clinicians with the skills they need to respond effectively in critical situations.

Their commitment to clinical excellence and simulation-based learning makes them a valuable partner in advancing healthcare training.

Learn more about their programs: https://resuscitationaustralia.com.au/

Register for our SIMposium here, if you haven't already: https://vicsim.org.au/events/events-list/vsa-event/victorian-translational-simposium

24/07/2025

This article highlights how human factors principles and system-level simulation methods can work together to improve patient safety and clinical performance.

It discusses how simulation can reveal system vulnerabilities, strengthen teamwork and communication, improve resilience and adaptability in practice.

Read the article here: https://advancesinsimulation.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s41077-025-00349-z

21/07/2025

💡 Thank you to our sponsor: Western Victoria Regional Training Hub

We’re grateful for their support of the Victorian Regional SIMposium, helping bring regional simulation champions together to share skills, ideas, and innovation in healthcare education.

Their commitment to supporting growth and connection in regional healthcare is vital to the success of this event.

Learn more about the Western Victoria Regional Training Hub here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/faculty-of-health/facilities/western-victoria-regional-training-hub

And if you haven't yet, register now for the SIMposium as limited places are available: https://vicsim.org.au/events/events-list/vsa-event/victorian-regional-simposium

18/07/2025

🎯 Avoid these common simulation pitfalls

Even experienced facilitators can fall into common traps when running a simulation. This quick guide highlights 5 mistakes that can affect learner engagement and outcomes - and how to avoid them.

Use these insights to refine your practice and create more impactful learning experiences.

Let us know what you would add in the comments.

16/07/2025

⚙️ Why Resilience Matters in Healthcare Systems ⚙️

At this year’s Victorian Translational SIMposium, we’re focusing on Safety II - a forward-thinking approach that focuses on learning from what goes right in complex systems.

One of the key elements? Resilience.

Resilient systems:

👉 Adapt under pressure
👉 Learn and grow from success
👉 Anticipate and recover from disruption

The SIMposium will explore how simulation can strengthen resilience at the individual, team, and system levels.

📅 October 17, 2025
📍 The Mantra, Epping

Register now and be part of the conversation: https://vicsim.org.au/events/events-list/vsa-event/victorian-translational-simposium

14/07/2025

The VSA’s Translational Simulation CoP is a dedicated space for simulation educators, researchers, and clinicians to explore how simulation can improve systems and real-world clinical outcomes.

In the CoP, you'll find:

🧩 Resources on integrating sim into systems improvement
📚 Case studies from across the healthcare sector
🧠 Expert discussions on translational methods
🤝 A network of professionals passionate about impactful simulation

This is your go-to for translational simulation that goes beyond education - simulation that transforms systems.

Explore now on our website.

11/07/2025

🎤 Keynote spotlight: Dr Jennifer Keast

Dr Jennifer Keast, Sub-Specialty Coordinator (Simulation) at the Royal Melbourne Hospital Clinical School, is our second keynote speaker at the Victorian Regional SIMposium. Jennifer brings decades of experience in simulation centre development, curriculum design, and instructor training across Australia and internationally.

At the SIMposium, Jennifer will present Embedded Coaching: A theory-informed, values-driven simulation facilitation style. Her keynote will explore a new facilitation model developed by the RMH Simulation Team, offering real-time support to novice learners during simulations. This approach aims to enhance psychological safety and optimise learning for those new to simulation, drawing on adult learning theory and values of inclusivity and support.

Don’t miss this inspiring keynote. Join us on 8 August and register here:
https://vicsim.org.au/events/events-list/vsa-event/victorian-regional-simposium

09/07/2025

How does translational simulation align with clinical governance?

Beverley Sutton from the Australasian Institute of Clinical Governance (AICG) gives her thoughts on this topic at our 2024 Victorian Translational SIMposium.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments 👇

07/07/2025

🩺 Exploring the role of simulation in nursing education 🩺

A recent study explores how simulation-based learning is shaping the professional identities of nursing faculty. It highlights the benefits of simulation in bridging theory and practice, and the personal and professional tensions educators may experience as they adopt new teaching approaches.

Read the full article here: https://advancesinsimulation.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s41077-025-00353-3

04/07/2025

🌟 Stronger simulation, stronger regions 🌟

Join us for the Victorian Regional SIMposium - a day dedicated to sharing ideas, learning together, and strengthening simulation practice across regional and rural healthcare.

Whether you’re new to simulation or experienced in the field, this SIMposium offers:

✅ Insightful keynotes on real-world simulation impact and innovative facilitation
✅ Practical tips for designing and delivering simulation in regional contexts
✅ A chance to connect with colleagues who are passionate about improving patient care through simulation

📅 8 August 2025
📍 Grampians Health Education Centre, Ballarat

Come and be part of the community driving simulation forward in regional Victoria.

Register now: https://vicsim.org.au/events/events-list/vsa-event/victorian-regional-simposium

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