The Collaboration was initiated by the former National Health Workforce Taskforce and assumed the task of undertaking a substantial program of national health workforce planning and research projects over three years (2009-2012).

Australian Health Workforce Institute
AHWI aims to be at the forefront of Australian health workforce research for four main strategic areas and thus has a significant role in shaping future Australian health workforce policy and practice.
Research Projects
The overarching goal of this project is to generate increased awareness within the broader community about the role of telecoms in health care, particularly as a bridge to communication for consumers from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and the health professionals interacting with them. The project will focus on the informed and responsible use of telecoms in this context, and will encourage consumers to explore their rights and obligations.
Specifically, the project aims to:
Dr Jody Hoffer Gittell is an Associate Professor of Management at Brandeis University's Heller School for Social Policy and Management, and Acting Faculty Director of the MIT Leadership MIT Leadership Centre. http://www.jodyhoffergittell.info/content/gittellcv.html.
Publications
Freed, G., Sewell, J., Spike, N. (2011)
Scott, A & Connelly, L 2011.
Greenstock L & Wickham B. 2011.
Greenstock L & Wickham B. 2011.
Trumble SC, Naccarella L & Brooks PM. 2011.
