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Health Innovation and Transformation Centre

The Health Innovation and Transformation Centre (HITC) aims to improve the health and wellbeing of regional and rural populations and ensure that people get the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

The Health Innovation and Transformation Centre (HITC) – part of the Institute of Health and Wellbeing – was established in 2020 to bring together local, national and international researchers in the quest to answer complex healthcare questions. This incredible multidisciplinary team, lead by Acting Director, Professor David Piedrafita translates basic and applied research to better understand the intricacies of disease and individual responses to treatment.

HITC projects address Federal government and international health-related research priorities by exploring chronic disease, mental health and ageing, our health workforce, and quality and safety concerns. The centre also provides a funding and mentoring platform for higher-degree researchers, early-career researchers and women in science.

HITC in action

Recent HITC news

New study to support older Australians navigate digital healthcare
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Federation's THRIVE program helping upskill regional healthcare workers
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New centre to support 'optimal ageing'
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Engage with us

We're keen to hear from:

  • HDR candidates looking for supervision
  • external researchers who would like to collaborate
  • organisations seeking consultancy services, commissioned research and evaluation or collaborative research partnerships.

Contact us

If you have any questions about HITC or you'd like to discuss engagement opportunities, please Xin Chen, HITC Coordinator and Support Officer at Admin.HITC@federation.edu.au.