Redcliffe Hospital Symposium showcases research making a difference

17 Sep 2026

Research is helping raise the future of healthcare at Redcliffe Hospital, with researchers, clinicians and healthcare professionals coming together recently at the Redcliffe Hospital Research Symposium to share their work, exchange ideas and celebrate the growing culture of research and innovation making a difference for patients, families and our Moreton Bay community.

Organised by Dr Joel Dulhunty, Director of Research and Medical Services at Redcliffe Hospital, the annual Research Symposium provided an opportunity to showcase the breadth of research taking place across the hospital and recognise the dedicated staff driving innovation, discovery and improved patient outcomes.

"The Research Symposium is an opportunity to celebrate the incredible work being undertaken by our staff and researchers, while fostering collaboration, innovation and a shared commitment to improving healthcare for our community," said Dr Dulhunty. 

The symposium featured a diverse range of presentations highlighting how local research is helping address real-world healthcare challenges, improve clinical practice, and enhance the care provided to patients and families across the region. 

A highlight of the day was the keynote presentation by Professor Debbie Long, from the School of Nursing, Centre for Healthcare Transformation, Queensland University of Technology.

Professor Long's presentation, Two journeys, one path: how parents hold the key to their child's recovery after critical illness, explored the important role families play in a child's recovery journey and highlighted the value of family-centred care in achieving better health outcomes.

Her presentation provided valuable insights for attendees and reinforced the importance of research that places patients and families at the
centre of healthcare.
The symposium also showed the depth and diversity of research being undertaken at Redcliffe Hospital, with presentations covering a range of specialties and areas of clinical interest. 

A highlight of the event was the presentation of awards, recognising outstanding research, communication and innovation.
 
The 5-Minute Presentation Award was awarded to Dr Ruturaj Vaidya, Medical Registrar, for the presentation READ-HF Redcliffe: Readmission Evaluation and AI-Supported Discharge Risk Prediction for Heart Failure Patients at Redcliffe Hospital. 
The 7-Minute Presentation Award was awarded to Dr Katherine Memory and Dr Victoria Barbour, Emergency Medicine Staff Specialists, for their presentation Provision of Paracetamol and Ibuprofen Better Together Medication Access (No Gap) Scripts for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Children in the Redcliffe Hospital Emergency Department. 

Research is one of the many initiatives supported through Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital. Thanks to the generosity of the community, local researchers have access to resources, funding and opportunities that help transform innovative ideas into meaningful projects capable of improving healthcare close to home. 

The symposium provided an opportunity to celebrate the dedication of researchers, clinicians and healthcare teams who are continually working to improve patient care, enhance outcomes and explore new ways of delivering healthcare. 

Raise it for Redcliffe Hospital extends its congratulations to all presenters, award recipients and organisers who contributed to the success of the event. 

The Research Symposium was a powerful reminder that research is not just about generating new knowledge. It is about improving lives, supporting better patient outcomes and ensuring Redcliffe Hospital remains at the forefront of delivering innovative, evidence-based healthcare for the community. 

Through collaboration, curiosity and community support, research continues to make a lasting difference for patients and families across the Moreton Bay region.