Collaboration, Networking and Mentorship
The Paediatrics Academy aims to provide opportunities for meaningful connection and cross collaboration between staff at the Melbourne Children’s campus, including clinical practitioners across medical, allied health and nursing, academics, researchers, educators, administrators and managers.
Clinical Research Development Office (CRDO) Clinical Trials Journal Club
The CRDO Clinical Trials Journal Club is a bimonthly collaboration with the Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (CEBU) that provides an opportunity for clinical researchers to critically appraise trial design and methodologies.
Knowledge Translation and Impact Network (link tba)
This network is an inclusive campus community where staff can discuss and share best practices for improving knowledge translation and research impact.
Qualitative Research Interest Group
The qualitative research interest group offers a peer support network of research staff, students and clinical practitioners who are interested in or actively conducting qualitative and mixed methods research.
Clinical Research Development Office (CRDO) Clinical Trials Forum 🔒
Access restricted to Murdoch Children’s Research Institute staff members only.
The CRDO Clinical Trials Forum is held monthly on a Thursday and is an informal discussion that gives researchers the chance to consult a range of experienced trialists, and for MCRI staff to understand other campus research projects.
Clinical Research Development Office (CRDO) Research Coordinator Forum 🔒
Access restricted to Murdoch Children’s Research Institute staff members only.
The CRDO Research Coordinator Forum is designed for research coordinators, research nurses, research assistants and research managers, and aims to provide education, resources, tools, guidance and regular updates on all aspects of running clinical and public health research.
Acknowledgement of Country

At Mental Health Central we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live, gather and work. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Proudly supported by the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation