The research utilisation approach taken by the Bushfire CRC since 2010 has been reviewed and revised in response to stakeholder feedback. A survey of end users in December 2012 revealed significant progress since 2010, with end users generally satisfied with the Bushfire CRC’s information products and the many opportunities provided for engagement and collaboration. The survey also suggested that end user partners are still finding it challenging to deal with understanding the impact of the research on their business.
The Research Utilisation Strategy 2013-2014 continues to emphasise the following as key areas for success:
The revised strategy places more emphasis on helping to build research utilisation capacity by providing professional development in how to run events for utilisation purposes, encouraging the development, writing and sharing of case studies that demonstrate research impacts, and the continued production of user-friendly information products, particularly Fire Notes. It also reinforces the need to continue to work closely with the industry’s knowledge management endeavors, such as the conduct of a joint Professional Development Events Program.
View the Research Utilisation Strategy 2013-2014 here. View the Research Utilisation Consultation report 2012 here.
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.
Did you know that as a Bushfire CRC end user, you are eligible for a travel grant of up to $3000 to discuss and promote how your organisation has utilised Bushfire CRC research at major international conferences?
This opportunity is in recognition that end users are best placed to demonstrate how their organisations have utilised Bushfire CRC research to make...
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.
