Innovation in Aged Care International Fellowship (Australia)

The Hugh D.T. Williamson Foundation: The purpose of the foundation is to support and strengthen communities in Melbourne and rural Victoria, establish educational opportunities, build leadership skills in young people, help the elderly and the economically and intellectually disadvantaged, and promote the enhancement of cultural life of Victoria.

International Specialised Skills Institute (ISS Institute): The ISS Institute was founded in 1991, by a small group of innovative leaders who had a vision of building a community of industry specialists who would lead the up skilling of the Australian workforce. Investing in the development of talented, passionate and innovative Australians to travel abroad to develop new skills and knowledge and return to Australia to disseminate their learnings has, and continues to create a ‘better skilled Australia.’

Focus Areas

• The key areas of focus for the Hugh DT Williamson Foundation/ISS Institute Fellowship are:
  • Infection protection and control
  • Putting the older person first model of care
  • Models of care-physical environment and planning
  • Workforce planning
  • In home care
  • ‘Person centred care’
  • Designing and influencing policy change in the age care sector

Funding Information

• The International Specialised Skills Institute (ISS Institute) are offering three (3) Hugh DT Williamson Foundation international applied research Fellowships in the amount of $10,000 each.

What does a Fellowship involve?

• Fellows must use their Fellowship payment to undertake applied international research
• Fellowship research may include meeting knowledgeable leaders, conducting interviews, observation, immersion in workplaces, undertaking specialised training or attending specialist conferences.
• Fellows must manage their Fellowship funds personally to arrange their travel and international activties.
• Fellows must prepare a formal Fellowship Report documenting findings and recommendations for industry/skills enhancement in Australia within 12 months of receiving their Fellowship. ISS Institute will assist with the editing, design and publication of this Fellowship Report.
• Fellows participate in a Fellowship Induction Program and are proudly supported by ISS Institute staff throughout the Fellowship period (and beyond). Fellows must arrange for time off work with their employer to undertake the overseas applied research component of their Fellowship. While the Fellowship is being awarded to the individual and not their employer, it is important that the employer supports the individual’s application and will enable to individual to meet Fellowship obligations.
• Fellows will be supported throughout their Fellowship by the ISS Institute team.

Who can apply?

• Australian residents who have experience working in the aged care sector.

Selection Process

• Each submission will be evaluated by ISS Institute team members, and a Trustee of the Hugh D. T. Williamson Foundation, who may draw upon specialist experts when evaluating applications.
• Short-listed applicants are then interviewed by a Selection Panel.
• Interviews may be conducted in person or by video-conference.
• The Selection Panel’s decision is final and binding, and given the number of applications they receive they are unable to provide feedback on individual applications.
• Each applicant will be advised of the outcome of their application.

For more information, visit ISS Institute.