Day 3: Nursing Research Forum

Celebrating Nursing Research

On 29 October, Alfred Health celebrated the achievements of nurses in driving research at the Nursing Research Forum.

We were delighted to welcome Distinguished Deakin Professor Bodil Rasmussen as this year’s keynote speaker. Her inspiring presentation, “Transforming Health Together: United Voices, Lasting Impact,” reinforced the power of consumer collaboration and research in advancing the nursing profession.

The forum showcased a range of nursing research presentations, highlighting how evidence-based practice continues to shape better outcomes for patients, families, and communities.

Congratulations to the 2025 Nursing Research Award recipients.

• Alfred Health Nursing Research Award for Best Abstract – Francis Dignam
• Alfred Health Emerging Nurse Researcher Award , Kathleen AB Smith Memorial Award for Best Publication, and Kathleen AB Smith Memorial Award for Best Early Career Researcher Publication - Tendayi Bruce Dziruni
• Alfred Health Senior Medical Association Research Encouragement Award – Kathy Puyk
• Alfred Health Senior Medical Association Research Encouragement Award for an Early Career Researcher – Dr Sophie Wallace

The forum continues to strengthen Alfred Health’s research culture and demonstrate the lasting impact of nursing research-led innovation.