C19. NSW Health Research and Innovation Strategy
Tracks
Government Updates
| Thursday, June 5, 2025 |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Pyrmont Theatre |
Chair & Speakers
Dr Kim Sutherland
Executive Director, Office for Health and Medical Research, Clinical Innovation and Research Division,
NSW Health
C19b NSW Health Research and Innovation Strategy
Abstract
The NSW Health Research and Innovation Strategy outlines an ambitious forward-looking plan for research and innovation in NSW. Released on 7 May, the five-year strategy provides the path toward a vibrant research and innovation ecosystem that improves the experience of delivering and receiving care; system efficiency and sustainability; and equity in access and health outcomes. Informed by extensive stakeholder consultation, the strategy aims to cement NSW as Australia’s innovation and investment powerhouse for health and medical research; while clearly identifying that we need to do more for Aboriginal people, women’s health, people living with rare diseases, and the health of people from various cultural and social backgrounds.
Biography
Kim Sutherland is the Executive Director of the Office for Health and Medical Research (OHMR) which sits within the Clinical Innovation and Research Division at the NSW Ministry of Health. Prior to her appointment to OHMR, Kim held Director roles at the NSW Health Agency for Clinical Innovation and the Bureau of Health Information. Kim is a health services researcher with experience in performance measurement and reporting, evaluation and assessment of quality, and change management in healthcare organisations.
Kim holds a Master of Science from London Hospital Medical College, a Master of Business Administration from Imperial College London and a PhD from the University of Cambridge.
In 2022, Kim received the Public Service Medal for outstanding public service to NSW Health.
