Best Health And Wellbeing Queensland Podcasts (2024)

Parent engagement is widely considered one of the last levers to be pulled in education in terms of improving school performance and increasing student, staff and parent wellbeing. In this episode of The School Bell, we speak with Amanda Watt about the work she and her team are doing to enhance connections between families and schools as part of he…

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Disordered eating in higher weight children 29:33

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Disordered eating is prevalent in our society, and when we discuss health, we want to approach conversations in ways that promote healthy relationships with food. Learn from our expert, Dr Michelle Boyd what to ask and what not to ask, and what red flags you should keep in mind when discussing health behaviours with families. Host Dr Sam Manger cha…

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Give me strength! 27:49

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Working in primary care can be a tough job. Weaving conversations about nutrition, physical activity, and sleep into a 10-minute consult can be even harder. Dr Sally Crane discusses how she does this routinely and how she motivates her patients to make small behaviour changes that work and are sustainable. Dr Sally Crane is a General Practitioner w…

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Sleep as a superpower 57:46

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Sleep is a superpower. Inadequate or poor sleep has been linked to negative mental health and linked to depression and anxiety. Find out the best tips to support families towards better health through improved sleep as host Dr. Sam Manger, talks with our sleep expert, Dr Honey Heussler. Dr Honey Heussler is a Developmental and Sleep paediatrician b…

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Move more, sit less 42:49

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Moving is key for health but beyond sport, it can be difficult to suggest practical ideas for busy families to get their kids off the couch. This episode is all about movement and how to help families be healthier through being active. Today's guest, Dr Kathryn Fortnum is a Research Fellow at the Health and Wellbeing Centre for Research Innovation …

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Healthy growth with healthy diets 48:37

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Nutrition can often be difficult for experienced health professionals to “get right”. Use this podcast to learn how we can support the families we see to be healthier through food and nutrition, whilst keeping an eye on the clock! In this episode Dr Sam Manger talks to Dr Natassja Billich about healthy growth with healthy diets. Dr Billich is a pos…

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Let’s talk about weight 38:11

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Measuring growth in children is an important part of a health check-up, as it enables early recognition of unhealthy weight trends. It can also enable regular discussions around healthy behaviours. Feeling comfortable to integrate routine growth assessments into clinical practice can feel routine, but what do you do with these measurements once you…

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Beat the bias-having healthy, impactful discussions around weight 43:35

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The language around weight can be difficult to navigate. We want to encourage health to be the focus, but this can be difficult to do alongside weight stigma or bias. Learn more about how we can create conversations that are weight-neutral and body positive. Host Dr. Sam Manger, talks with guest Dr. Kim Hurst about beating the bias. Dr. Kim Hurst i…

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Clinicians Guide to Healthy Kids is an initiative of Health and Wellbeing Queensland. This podcast series aims to equip healthcare professionals with expert insights, empowering them to collaborate with children and their families to build healthy habits together. The podcast series explores a diverse range of topics including sleep, nutrition, phy…

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The right tools for the job 25:26

1y ago25:26

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Growth charts, BMI charts, z-scores and WHO versus CDC. Knowing which growth chart to use can be confusing. In this episode, host Dr. Sam Manger and guest Dr. Kristie Bell deep dive into what we should be using to guide our growth assessments with kids and how we can start to recognise and discuss unhealthy weight trends early. Dr. Kristie Bell is …

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Wendy Mills: Ed LinQ and Mental Health First Aid 22:52

2y ago22:52

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Wendy Mills is a clinical nurse and Ed-LinQ Coordinator which comes under the Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service. Wendy joins The School Bell to discuss mental health and wellbeing, the support Ed-LinQ provides to schools and how ISQ is working with Ed-LinQ on behalf of the sector. Practical strategies for schools, teachers an…

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Interview with Dr Danielle Borg, Program Coordinator, Mater Medical Research Institute Limited 22:15

2+ y ago22:15

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Danielle Borg is the program coordinator for the Queensland Family Cohort Study at the Mater Research Institute. Here she talks us through the large scale project, as well as her career journey and trying to manage work and life!By Stories in Public Health

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Interview with Associate Professor Gregor Devine, QIMR Berghofer 27:04

2+ y ago27:04

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Greg took some time out of his busy schedule to talk to us about all things mosquitos. Hear about his career journey and the current work happening in vector borne diseases here!By Stories in Public Health

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Interview with Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Dr Paul Kelly 15:16

2+ y ago15:16

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Dr Paul Kelly, Chief Medical Officer for Australia, took time out of his busy schedule to talk with 'Stories in Public Health' about his career journey and what it's been like leading throughout a global pandemic.By Stories in Public Health

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Prof Donna Cross: School Leaders' and Staff Wellbeing 29:57

2+ y ago29:57

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Rarely in recent history has school leader and staff mental health and wellbeing been so tested as during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prof Donna Cross discusses school leader and staff wellbeing as a critical factor for student success. In her recent research report, School Leaders’ and Staff Wellbeing is Critical for Student Success, Prof Cross present…

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Interview with Professor Robyn Littlewood, Chief Executive Officer, Health and Wellbeing Queensland 25:34

2+ y ago25:34

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Professor Littlewood talks us through the role of Health and Wellbeing Queensland, her career journey to CEO and what it has been like working in preventative health through a pandemic.By Stories in Public Health

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Interview with Dr Astrid Rodriguez-Acevedo, Founder, Project Huitaca 19:31

3y ago19:31

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Astrid is a post doctoral researcher at the Translational Research Institute and founder of Project Huitcaca, a non-for-profit aiming to support Latin American women in Science. She talks to us about her career journey, the mission of Project Huitaca, and what we can do to help.By Stories in Public Health

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Interview with Professor Elizabeth Eakin, Head of School of Public Health, University of Queensland 24:29

3y ago24:29

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Professor Elizabeth Eakin is Head of School of the School of Public Health, University of Queensland. She is a behavioural scientist who's work focuses on interventions in chronic disease prevention and management. She sat down with me to talk about her research, her career journey and some lessons learned along the way.…

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Louka Parry: Education Needs a Reboot not a Tweak 27:06

3y ago27:06

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Louka Parry works globally as a speaker, learning strategist and education futurist. In this podcast, Louka discusses the need for a critical rethink of contemporary schooling to break the engagement epidemic turning students off learning, and a reboot that extends far beyond a couple of tweaks to curriculum.…

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Felicity Furey: Leadership Across the Generations 22:48

3y ago22:48

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Felicity Furey skyrocketed to the top to lead some of Australia’s most innovative mega infrastructure projects. Her engineering mindset is primed to help school leaders reignite performance, reframe challenges as opportunities and redefine what’s possible in the future of business and leadership. She will discuss the impact teams can have when expe…

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Dr Barbara Watterston: Empowering Women to Step Up and Lead 22:05

3+ y ago22:05

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Dr Barbara Watterston is a respected Australian author, leadership researcher and professional learning facilitator. In this episode, Barbara encourages aspiring female leaders in Queensland independent schools to break down gendered stereotypes of leaders and challenge their own perceptions and expectations.Barbara has undertaken extensive researc…

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Interview with Hayley Mundeva and Annalise Mathers from ThriveHire 28:57

3+ y ago28:57

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Hayley is the founder and CEO of ThriveHire, a curated job board for those looking to build a career in global health. She built the company with a strong team, including Program Officer, Annalise Mathers. They talk with us here about their own career journeys as well as some of the challenges and highlights of setting up a company with a social mi…

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Dr Andreas Richter: Transformational Leadership 22:11

3+ y ago22:11

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Dr Andreas Richter is a Reader in Organisational Behaviour at Cambridge Judge Business School. Andreas joins The School Bell to discuss the key factors essential to transformational leadership, how soft skills can help leaders prepare for and manage change effectively, and gives listeners practical tips to motivate, develop and inspire their team, …

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Interview with Assoc. Prof. Lisa Whop, Research School of Population Health, ANU 26:04

3+ y ago26:04

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Associate Professor Lisa Whop is an epidemiologist, leading research into cervical cancer control in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. She shares her important research and career lessons with us here.By Stories in Public Health

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Interview with Dr Naveen Thacker, International vaccine expert and Deep Children Hospital Director 21:49

4y ago21:49

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Dr Naveen Thacker is a pediatrician, and internationally recognised expert in vaccination. He played a key role in Polio eradication in India and is now working to fight misinformation online. He shares here, lessons from his career as well as the importance of looking after ourselves!By Stories in Public Health

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Dr Jill Willis: Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers program 23:18

4y ago23:18

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Dr Jill Willis is Associate Professor from the Faculty of Education, School of Teacher Education and Leadership at Queensland University of Technology. Dr Willis works with ISQ’s Highly Accomplished and Lead (HALT) teachers and is researching the outcomes of the HALT program.In this episode we discuss...• World Teachers Day message for teachers• Dr…

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Interview with the host of Stories in Public Health, Dr Amalie Dyda 18:54

4y ago18:54

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I swapped seats for this episode and gave my usual hosting hat to Dr Melina Georgousakis. I have tried to share how I got my start in public health, why I started the podcast and a few lessons I have learned along my journey!By Stories in Public Health

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Dr. Linda Willis: Parent Engagement 22:55

4y ago22:55

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Dr Linda Willis is a senior lecturer at Griffith University and a leading expert on the impact of parent engagement on student outcomes. In this podcast, Dr Willis discusses the difference between involvement and engagement with parents, and how the recent pandemic has changed the way schools connect with families.…

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Dr Selena Fisk: School Data Analysis and Use 16:20

4+ y ago16:20

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Dr Selena Fisk is a teacher, author and school data consultant leading data informed change for schools. In this podcast, Selena discusses how schools can use data to develop strategies to improve learning outcomes for their students.In this episode we discuss:• Data informed change• Data informed practice• What types of data to use• Selina's book …

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Dr Sandy Heldsinger: Brightpath Assessment and Reporting Tool for Schools 17:10

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Dr Sandy Heldsinger is the co-creator of Brightpath, an assessment tool for schools. In this podcast, Sandy speaks with ISQ Director Strategic Relations, Shari Armistead about how schools across Australia are using the Brightpath method to successfully track student learning and engagement.In this episode we discuss:• What is Brightpath• Research f…

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Prof Stephen Heppell: Optimising Classroom Environments 10:28

4+ y ago10:28

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Prof Stephen Heppell is an English educator working at UCJC in Madrid and specialises in the use of ICT. His work extends beyond the digital and virtual to pioneering learning space designs around the world, including here in Australia.By Independent Schools Queensland

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Interview with Dr Lindsey Reece, School of Public Health, University of Sydney 24:32

4+ y ago24:32

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Dr Lindsey Reece is a Research Fellow at the School of Public Health, University of Sydney. She is the Director of a collaborative research partnership between the University and the NSW Office of Sport known as SPRINTER (Sport and Active Recreation Intervention & Epidemiology Research. She talks to us about her expertise in physical activity and w…

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Dr Michael Banney: Creating Learning Spaces 27:49

4+ y ago27:49

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M3 Architecture Founding Partner Michael Banney joins The School Bell podcast to discuss the role of designing learning spaces where students can find their place. Michael approaches each project from a social perspective, whereby the user experience - how they feel when they are there - and the physical and cultural contexts are central to the des…

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Interview with Dr Erica Crome, Chief Operating Officer at Sleepfit/Clinical Psychologist 22:39

5y ago22:39

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Ever wondered what it's like to transition from academia to private industry? Dr Erica Crome has done just that. She shares her journey and lessons learned with us at Stories in Public Health!By Stories in Public Health

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Mike Tyler: Music in Education 19:33

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Chairman of the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) Mike Tyler joins The School Bell podcast to discuss the importance of music and arts education in developing language and reasoning. Mike provides a credible voice to music curriculum in school education; he has decades of experience working with the Queensland Education Department and is c…

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Interview with Associate Prof. Lesley Russell, Menzies Centre for Health Policy, Uni of Sydney 29:49

5y ago29:49

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Adjunct Associate Professor Lesley Russell has a wealth of experience working in health policy both in Australia and the US. She currently works at the Menzies Centre for Health Policy at the University of Sydney. Lesley shares tips as to how we as researchers can better understand and engage with policy makers.…

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Interview with Adjunct Professor Bill Bellew, The University of Sydney 28:26

5y ago28:26

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Professor Bill Bellew shares the story of his career working in non-communicable diseases, the success stories and the challenges.By Stories in Public Health

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Steve Scott - Developing productive leaders 35:53

5y ago35:53

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Leadership consultant and author Steve Scott joins The School Bell to discuss the importance of developing capacity, self-reflection and social capital within independent school leaders. Steve’s candid interview gives listeners invaluable leadership tips, lessons from real life experiences and an overview of what to expect from the ISQ New Principa…

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Bernard Salt AM: Developing Social and Resilient Citizens 29:12

5y ago29:12

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Columnist and ISQ State Forum speaker Bernard Salt AM joins The School Bell podcast to discuss the need for entrepreneurial and collaborative communities in order to develop social and resilient global citizens. Salt says today's parents are becoming much more attuned to the problems that may be surrounding their children but acknowledges the diffi…

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Dr Catherine Ball: The Future of Technology in Schools 31:00

5y ago31:00

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Drones technology expert Dr Catherine Ball joins The School Bell to discuss the critical role of independent schools in fostering innovation and creativity through technology.By Independent Schools Queensland

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Interview with Julie Anne Mitchell, National Director of Prevention at the Heart Foundation 27:15

5+ y ago27:15

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Julie Anne Mitchell has dedicated her career to the prevention of chronic diseases. She is currently the Head of Prevention at The Heart Foundation and shares her story and insights with us here!By Stories in Public Health

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Interview with Associate Professor Anne Cust, Cancer Epidemiology & Prevention, University of Sydney 24:45

5+ y ago24:45

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Associate Professor Anne Cust heads the Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research group at the Sydney School of Public Health. She specialises in cancer epidemiology and shares her research and career journey with us here!By Stories in Public Health

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Interview with Catharine Lumby, Professor in Media, Macquarie University 29:37

5+ y ago29:37

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Interview with Catharine Lumby, author and Professor in Media, Department of Media, Music, Communication and Cultural Studies, Macquarie University. Catharine shares with us some amazing tips on how to write for a larger audience and how to navigate the overwhelmingness of social media as a researcher.…

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Interview with Rosemary Hegner, Director NSW Health Emergency Management Unit 28:01

5+ y ago28:01

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Rosemary is the Director NSW Health Emergency Management Unit, with extensive leadership experience. She shares her career journey and insights with us here!By Stories in Public Health

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What Parents Want in a School 26:11

5+ y ago26:11

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ISQ Executive Director David Robertson joins The School Bell to discuss the latest findings of the What Parents Want survey and the drivers of school choice.By Independent Schools Queensland

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Interview with Andrew Hayen, Professor of Biostatistics in the Faculty of Health at UTS 31:26

5+ y ago31:26

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Andrew Hayen is the coordinator of the Master of Public Health at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and an experienced biostatistician.He talks to us to demystify statistics in Public Health and shares some tips to help those of use who find data and analysis a bit overwhelming!By Stories in Public Health

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Artificial Intelligence in Health Care with Enrico Coiera 21:26

5+ y ago21:26

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Professor Coiera is a Director at The Australian Institute of Health Innovation, and also my boss!After training as a medical doctor, and completing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Enrico has dedicated his career to further developing the field of Health Informatics. He talks to us about all things AI and early career research here!…

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Interview with Associate Professor Melissa Kang, University of Technology Sydney 30:36

6y ago30:36

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Associate Professor Melissa Kang is a passionate public health academic, medical doctor and an advocate. Her research focuses on young people, in particular access to health care and young people’s sexuality and sexual health.By Stories in Public Health

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Interview with Dr Robin Miller, Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham 27:54

6y ago27:54

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Dr Robin Miller is the Deputy Director of the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham. His main research focus is evaluating and learning from change initiatives.By Stories in Public Health

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