Projects
Projects
Priority One: Champion Australian Businesses
Goal 1: Celebrate local innovation that is contributing to the advancement of Australia’s economy and society through simulation
Horizon 1 - (next 12 months)
A directory of local and international simulation centers to be available via our website
Continue updating the Training & Simulation Capability Directory
Searchable catalogue of previous SimTecT and SimHealth papers
2 think tanks held for each SIG
Simulation Australia awards receive national media coverage
Schools engage with simulation via a SimChallenge
Horizon 2 - (12-24 months)
Literature review of previous SimTecT and SimHealth papers
Simulation Australia hosts innovation showcase
Horizon 3- (24-36 months)
Simulation Australia wins awards for economic development
Goal 2: Influence the Australian Government, state governments, international institutions and companies to champion simulation as a business enabler
Horizon 1 - (next 12 months)
A taxonomy of simulation defining simulation and case studies for each industry are published
International activities are linked to a simulation export strategy
Horizon 2 - (12-24 months)
A policy framework for simulation in Australia is considered and published
Horizon 3- (24-36 months)
Simulation Australia is invited to contribute to government policy setting
Priority Two: Promote simulation excellence
Goal 3: Champion a skills agenda.
Horizon 1 - (next 12 months)
Skills and workforce summit conducted
Criteria for guiding simulation content in accredited programs published
Certification program revised
Master classes complement ISA course for non-accredited continuing education
Horizon 2 - (12-24 months)
Formal agreements in place for all simulation courses listed in our directory
New certification streams available
A regular calendar of continuing education courses is published on our website
Horizon 3- (24-36 months)
Certification recognised in tenders and recruitment
Goal 4: Promote the development and adoption of simulation standards
Horizon 1 - (next 12 months)
Develop Simulation Handbook providing simulation standards taxonomy and guidance
Strengthen ties with international standards organisations
Horizon 2 - (12-24 months)
Standard for training and assessing simulation practitioners developed
Horizon 3- (24-36 months)
Training and assessment standards recognised by regulars and adopted widely by members
Priority Three: Grow our Resources
Goal 5: Grow the Simulation Australia community by driving membership and attracting supporters
Horizon 1 - (next 12 months)
Revise our membership offering
Networking forums across Australia for members
Grow our membership to 200 corporate members
Horizon 3- (24-36 months)
Comprehensive member newsletter/magazine published
Goal 6: Grow non-membership revenue to ensure continued sustainability and scope for customer engagement with Simulation Australia
Horizon 1 - (next 12 months)
800 attendees at SimTecT Conference
Non-membership products and services are clearly articulated
Appropriate government and non-government sources of funding are identified
Horizon 2 - (12-24 months)
Value-add services available to members as bolt-on
Priority Four: Demonstrate best practice governance
Goal 7: To maintain a constitution, Board structure and compliance regime that reflects the revised membership framework and corporate intent
Horizon 1 - (next 12 months)
Our strategic direction is clearly articulated, including the role of SIGs now and into the future
Horizon 2 - (12-24 months)
All SIG positions filled
Horizon 3- (24-36 months)
Simulation Australia recognised for excellence in the not-for-profit sector
Goal 8: To embody internationally-recognised best practices for not-for-profit organisations in the governance of Simulation Australia.
Horizon 1 - (next 12 months)
Formal annual report published
Review of current operations against identified benchmarks is complete