Regional Health Solutions

STATIM
Regional Health Solutions

The Regional Health Solutions podcast, brought to you by STATIM, will explore sustainable healthcare innovations driving the liveability of regional communities across Australia. Join your hosts William Mundt and Jaden Frame, co-founders of STATIM, as they delve into the dynamic landscape of regional healthcare, shedding light on transformative projects and initiatives shaping the future of healthcare delivery.In these episodes, William and Jaden sit down with decision makers and trailblazers spearheading innovative healthcare projects in regional Queensland and beyond. These conversations unravel the people and facilities driving positive change in healthcare accessibility and quality of life in regional Australia. Gain insights from local stakeholders and industry experts as we navigate the strategic challenges and opportunities inherent in regional health provision.Join us on Regional Health Solutions, and be part of the movement to create healthier, more vibrant communities where every individual has access to quality care and a higher quality of life. Together, let's chart a course towards a healthier, more liveable future for regional Australia

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    Reimagining Regional Health: STATIM's vision for sustainable solutions that improve the liveability of regional communities

    In this opening episode of the Regional Health Solutions podcast, we explore the origins of STATIM and unpack the complex challenges facing regional and rural healthcare in Australia. Drawing on diverse perspectives from finance to nursing, hosts William Mundt and Jaden Frame share their vision for creating sustainable, community-driven solutions that improve the liveability of regional communities. What You’ll Learn: Why strong health systems are essential for the long-term liveability of rural and regional towns.How STATIM is redesigning the agency model to build a sustainable healthcare workforce.Opportunities in local training and micro-credentialing to shape the next generation of health professionals in the regions.What the “STATIM Score” is and how it helps identify regional healthcare needs.Ways individuals and businesses can support better healthcare outcomes in their communities. Meet the Hosts: Jaden Frame brings expertise in finance and allied health business, while William Mundt offers deep clinical knowledge as an RN and Director of Nursing. Together, they shine a light on the urgent issues and untapped opportunities in regional healthcare. Take Action: Connect: Join our network of regional leaders and healthcare changemakers.Reflect: Consider how your community’s health services impact its future.Follow: Follow the podcast to stay informed and inspired. Join the Movement: We’re here to spark real, actionable change in regional healthcare across Australia. Thanks for tuning in—we’re glad you’re here. Together, let’s build stronger, healthier communities. Follow now: Follow the Regional Health Solutions Podcast on your favourite platform so you never miss an episode. For more information please visit https://statim.com.au/ The Regional Health Solutions Podcast is produced by Ellen Ronalds Keene for Perk Digital https://perkdigital.com.au/

    31 min
  2. EPISODE 2

    Regional Health Workforce: Growing Local Talent for Rural Care with Associate Professor Geoff Argus

    Overview: Welcome back to the Regional Health Solutions Podcast! In this episode, hosts William Mundt and Jaden Frame speak with Associate Professor Geoff Argus, Director of Southern Queensland Rural Health (SQRH) and a Board Director with the Australian Rural Health Education Network and the National Rural Health Alliance. Geoff has a professional background as a Clinical Psychologist and is passionate about building the health workforce in rural areas. In this episode, we focus on Geoff’s work with SQRH, which is funded by the University of Queensland’s Department of Rural Health and established in late 2017. Located in Toowoomba, Charleville, and Chinchilla, the SQRH footprint covers the Darling Downs, South Burnett and South West Queensland regions. Geoff brings deep insight into the complex challenges and opportunities facing the rural health workforce in Australia. This conversation was recorded in mid 2024. What You’ll Learn: Why attracting and retaining healthcare workers in rural areas remains a major challenge, and some potential solutionsHow implementing a "grow your own" model of attraction and retention can help develop a local health workforceWhy telehealth should enhance, not replace, face-to-face healthcare in regional communitiesHow the Nursing Allied Health Graduate Outcomes Tracking Study (NAHGOT) is helping understand the factors that lead to rural conversion of healthcare studentsThe need to strengthen primary care models and the importance of policy change in addressing fundingWhy economic development and community engagement are essential for rural health and liveability Action Steps for Listeners: Learn About NAHGOT: Explore how this research is shaping health data.Get Involved Locally: Consider how your local government or organisation can support community health efforts.Support Integrated Care: Think about how telehealth can complement your services while keeping local providers at the core.Advocate for Wellbeing: Recognise the strong link between rural health and economic development, and use this knowledge to push for change. Join us as we explore practical strategies, community-driven approaches, and data-informed insights to support rural health in Australia. For resources and more conversations, visit statim.com.au/podcast and be part of the journey towards better health outcomes in regional Australia. For more information please visit https://statim.com.au/ The Regional Health Solutions Podcast is produced by Ellen Ronalds Keene for Perk Digital https://perkdigital.com.au/

    21 min

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The Regional Health Solutions podcast, brought to you by STATIM, will explore sustainable healthcare innovations driving the liveability of regional communities across Australia. Join your hosts William Mundt and Jaden Frame, co-founders of STATIM, as they delve into the dynamic landscape of regional healthcare, shedding light on transformative projects and initiatives shaping the future of healthcare delivery.In these episodes, William and Jaden sit down with decision makers and trailblazers spearheading innovative healthcare projects in regional Queensland and beyond. These conversations unravel the people and facilities driving positive change in healthcare accessibility and quality of life in regional Australia. Gain insights from local stakeholders and industry experts as we navigate the strategic challenges and opportunities inherent in regional health provision.Join us on Regional Health Solutions, and be part of the movement to create healthier, more vibrant communities where every individual has access to quality care and a higher quality of life. Together, let's chart a course towards a healthier, more liveable future for regional Australia

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