I work as an Australian Teletrial Program Study Start-Up Specialist at Northeast Health Wangaratta in regional Victoria. With over five Teletrials currently in start-up, and more upcoming studies, our site needs more Clinical Trial Coordinators. I joined the PROgress Program to gain a broader understanding of clinical trials beyond just start-up, and to help bring more tailored studies to our region. The program significantly boosted my confidence and expanded my knowledge. Since completing it, our team is better equipped to deliver trials closer to home for rural, remote, and regional communities. The PROgress Program shaped my goal of bringing more tailored teletrials to regional Victoria.

Our experience has been very rewarding. It is a great opportunity to contribute to the development of capable staff in the sector and especially in regional Queensland.

The PRAXIS interns have been great. They are all very keen to learn and help with any clinical research activities. There is great communication from PRAXIS re interns.

I gained valuable hands-on experience in clinical research whilst receiving the background theoretical training. The PRAXIS workshops and modules give a great overview of the different elements of the clinical trials sector, even with no prior experience.

The program has significantly contributed to building our team’s skills and knowledge which will in turn assist with the overall functioning of the clinical trials unit. The program has given regional staff the opportunity to participate in a program that they may not have been able to without the assistance of PRAXIS and Omico. We are extremely grateful to be involved.

Added to the direct benefits of upskilling our team member, the program provided a great opportunity to improve communication between us. Conversations regarding career goals and how these can be supported were a great benefit and hopefully lead to improved job satisfaction. Adopting a mentor role has also brought benefits. I have gained confidence in sharing my knowledge and experience. It is a great reminder that my years of practice can provide learning experiences for others as well.

Participating in the program was a highly rewarding experience for our team… the structure and support provided by the program helped us manage these demands effectively. The resources for mentors were comprehensive, and the flexibility offered by Praxis facilitators allowed for productive and meaningful mentor-mentee interactions. Additionally, the presentations pushed participants out of their comfort zones, fostering personal and professional growth, which was encouraging.  The program has significantly contributed to our team’s workforce capacity by expanding our understanding of quality assurance in clinical trials, which is especially valuable. The program has strengthened our mentoring capabilities and reinforced the importance of supporting emerging professionals in the field. These new skills and insights have enhanced our ability to train and support our staff, enabling us to maintain high standards in our clinical work and better prepare our team for future challenges.

This program was really good, I could tailor which modules and workshops I attended to suit my work situation and my learning needs. The ones I chose helped build my confidence in my skills and knowledge, empowering me to develop a vision for what could be. Not only has it benefitted me, but I've been able to use what I've learned to help implement changes in our department that will also see it grow and develop.

Participating in the PRAXIS Clinical Trials Internship program was an opportunity to learn and understand process' of conducting a clinical trial: feasibility, budget, governance, record keeping, cultural impact /aspects, peer education and facilitating conversation. The experience has been extremely positive because the content was high quality, easy to follow and thought provoking, furthermore the variety of subject choices ensured that my course was personalised to specific needs.

The program provided a really good foundation to build upon, it was easy to understand, interesting and provided me the tools to be able to start identifying changes that could be made to my current workplace. I enjoyed that the presenters felt genuinely interested in engaging the participants and helping with potential issues, and they were also extremely experienced and knowledgeable.

The workshops were very helpful and helped me consolidate of my existing knowledge and introduced new concepts to further explore and use in my professional role in clinical trials. The team buddy calls I found useful to discuss not only what we were learning but how it relates to the units we work in and sharing knowledge and different ideas to make improvements.

I had a very positive experience with the program. I have come away from this program with more confidence in my knowledge and abilities, which has been most helpful as I enter a new stage of my career. The information provided in this program has been invaluable to both myself and my team, particularly the learnings from the interactive webinars (which I couldn't recommend more).