The research adoption approach taken by the Bushfire CRC and articulated in the Research Adoption Strategy 2008-2010 has been updated. This update has been informed by consultation undertaken through a survey and an end-user workshop. This consultation identified the need to emphasise the following as key areas for success:
The Research Utilisation Strategy 2011-2014 and the Consultation Report (find these documents under the heading Strategies and Plans) addressed these areas.
An area outside the scope of this strategy is the identified need to break down the agency barriers restricting the full uptake of new research knowledge. The Bushfire CRC will endeavour to influence the industry towards a more responsive, learning culture through the sharing of good practice examples.
In December 2011 the Minister for Emergency Management Robert McClelland launched a website on deliberately lit bushfires in Australia.
The Bushfire Arson Prevention website draws on Bushfire CRC research to educate the community about arson and provide people with the tools to identify risks and report suspicious activity.
The numerous presentations during the just completed Performance Review of the Bushfire CRC by the Innovation Department highlighted a few things for me in relation to how our research utilisation is tracking.
Overall, our key research utilisation activities are going strong.
Collaboration – our Lead End Users are active, and there is...
Does your organisation have the best example of research utilisation - tell us about it and be a contender for an Award.
Also, the Bushfire CRC provides grants to support end-user travel to international conferences.
Understanding the human factors that influence decision making and performance in emergency services - these joint Bushfire CRC and AFAC workshops are an opportunity to build capacity within agencies.
