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About RACE Research
Our Mission and Vision
RACE was created to link clinical education and research to frontline clinical care in rural communities. We are committed to achieving excellence in rural health care through the application of context specific health care research and education.
Our mission is to provide a welcoming, reputable, and collaborative home for individuals and teams to lead research activities that will benefit the health of rural, regional, and remote communities.
Our vision is that RACE is recognised as a globally renowned academy that integrates research, education, and clinical practice to drive innovation and transformation in rural, regional, and remote health networks for the benefit of the community.
Our four core research strategies
- Rural, regional, and remote health research
To promote research into rural, regional, and remote health care that informs clinical practice and promotes improved health and wellbeing for rural communities.
- Research leadership and culture
To build a skilled workforce that enhances connections, streamlines processes, and fosters knowledge to ensure continuous growth in research capacity and achieving excellence.
- Resources towards priority research
To accelerate access to research funding and enable excellence in research for priority populations and research topics.
- Integration of research into practice
To promote seamless integration of research into practice, policies and health systems that directly improve health services and/or benefit consumers.