In this role, I lead the development, implementation and evaluation of training to support all levels of healthcare professionals to develop capabilities in research and evidence-based practice across the TAAHC Member Organisations (Torres and Cape HHS, Cairns and Hinterland HHS, Mackay HHS, Townsville HHS, North West HHS, the Northern Queensland Primary Health Network, James Cook University, and the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council).

Rae is an Associate Professor in the Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare at Bond University. She is a Psychologist with over 20 years’ clinical experience providing psychological interventions to children and families. Her program of research includes developing, implementing, and evaluating randomised controlled trials, embedding public voices in health guidelines and policy, exploring processes in health decision making particularly in relation to overdiagnosis, and translating research… Show more Rae is an Associate Professor in the Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare at Bond University. She is a Psychologist with over 20 years’ clinical experience providing psychological interventions to children and families. Her program of research includes developing, implementing, and evaluating randomised controlled trials, embedding public voices in health guidelines and policy, exploring processes in health decision making particularly in relation to overdiagnosis, and translating research evidence to practice and policy. She has taught evidence-based practice to students and health practitioners, conducted systematic reviews, used randomised controlled experimental designs, and explored innovative methodologies to facilitate public deliberation in health policy decision making. Show less