{"id":3474,"date":"2026-06-01T15:00:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T05:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/jamieson-trauma-institute\/?p=3474"},"modified":"2026-06-01T15:34:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T05:34:57","slug":"june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/jamieson-trauma-institute\/newsletters\/june-2026","title":{"rendered":"Newsletter – June 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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JTI Newsletter – June 2026<\/h1>\n<\/div>

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Launch of MISC+: a Community for Trauma Survivors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
STOP THE BLEED\u00ae: Using research to improve training<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JTI joins MAIC and NIISQ at QUT to discuss collaborative solutions to trauma care challenges<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Building sustainable trauma care in the Solomon Islands<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shoutouts<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JTI celebrates PhD milestone for student Rabeya Basri<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Introducing Dr Christoph Lahr, RBWH Spine Fellow<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Beyond Acute Care: New Insights into Injury-Related Hospital Readmissions<\/a>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>
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Welcome<\/h2>\n

Last month, we were thrilled to celebrate Trauma Survivors Day with an exciting milestone: the official launch of MISC+ (Major Injury Survivor and Supporter Community), which has been designed to fill a vital gap in psychosocial care for patients and their families.<\/p>\n

Beyond this milestone, this newsletter edition highlights our ongoing efforts to improve care pathways and patient outcomes. Read about our latest STOP THE BLEED\u00ae digital training research, insights from the recent QUT Real Health Panel on navigating recovery roadblocks, and global perspectives on building sustainable trauma care. We also celebrate several outstanding academic milestones and staff achievements\u2026 and we also know how to have a bit of fun along the way!<\/p>\n

We thank you for your continued support as we work together to advance trauma care along the continuum from acute treatment to long-term recovery.<\/p>\n

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Marking <\/a>Trauma Survivors Day with the Launch of MISC+: a Community for Trauma Survivors<\/h2>\n

Recovering from a major injury involves challenges that extend far beyond physical healing. On Trauma Survivors Day, 20th<\/sup> May, we proudly announced the official launch of the Major Injury Survivors and Support Community (MISC+). This initiative introduces the new Royal Brisbane and Women\u2019s Hospital\u2019s peer support network, specifically designed for traumatic injury survivors, their families, and caregivers.<\/p>\n

Funded by the RBWH Foundation and the Motor Accident Insurance Commission, MISC+ addresses a vital gap in psychosocial and family support for trauma survivors.<\/p>\n

The network has been built through close collaboration between trauma survivors, psychology experts, rehabilitation specialists, and frontline trauma clinicians. By establishing strong consumer leadership from the outset, the program ensures long-term sustainability and relevance. You can read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Introducing MISC+: A Community for Trauma Survivors.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>

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STOP <\/a>THE BLEED\u00ae<\/sup>: Using research to improve training<\/h2>\n

Led by JTI and the RBWH Trauma Service, and funded by the Motor Accident Insurance Commission, the STOP THE BLEED\u00ae<\/sup> research study evaluated an e-learning package compared with in-person training. The findings showed that digital learners matched the knowledge and confidence of those in traditional training. While digital participants required more guidance during physical simulations than those trained in person, overall skills were high, demonstrating the effectiveness of accessible training methods. We are currently using participant feedback and data from the study to refine these materials to optimise this life-saving education.<\/p>\n

Read the full story here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can register your interest in Stop The Bleed\u00ae<\/sup> training here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Screenshots of the STOP THE BLEED\u00ae digital training materials.<\/p><\/div>\n

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JTI <\/a>joins the Motor Accident Insurance Commission and National Injury Insurance Scheme at QUT to discuss collaborative solutions to trauma care challenges<\/h2>\n

On 29th<\/sup> April, JTI and MAIC\/NIISQ experts tackled the challenges of traumatic injury care at the QUT Real Health Panel discussion. Panellists discussed known pinch-points along the acute treatment to long-term recovery pathway, and ways to increase efficiency in the system. The panel was chaired by Matt Jennings, JTI consumer representative, whose lived-experience perspective was vital to the discussion.<\/p>\n

Important discussion centred around \u2018recovery roadblocks\u2019, particularly those faced by patients when they leave the hospital system, which may increase their vulnerability to adverse physical and mental health outcomes.<\/p>\n

The panel discussed the role of innovation to improve connectivity between care pathways, and the need for organisations to embrace controlled risk to accelerate progress.<\/p>\n

The session featured Gaenor Walker (Acting Insurance Commissioner, MAIC; Acting Chief Executive Officer, NIISQ), Michael\u00a0Schuetz, Kirsten Vallmuur, Alejandro Melendez-Calderon, Frances Williamson and Dylan Flaws.<\/p>\n

Did you miss the live session? The full discussion recording is now available<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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(L-R) Frances Williamson, Alejandro Melendez-Calderon, Gaenor Walker (Acting Insurance Commissioner, MAIC), Kirsten Vallmuur, Dylan Flaws, Michael Schuetz, Matt Jennings and Jen Williams (Head of School of Medicine, QUT), at the Real Health Panel.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>

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Building <\/a>sustainable trauma care in the Solomon Islands<\/h2>\n
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Dr Hermann Oberli\u2019s presentation \u201cThe Ingredients for Sustainable Trauma Care in the Solomons: Lifelong Learnings\u201d.<\/p><\/div>\n

Dr Hermann Oberli delivered an engaging presentation hosted by the Jamieson Trauma Institute, sharing over 30 years of experience improving trauma and orthopaedic care across the Solomon Islands and Pacific region.<\/p>\n

Through compelling clinical stories, he highlighted the real challenges of working in low-resource, geographically dispersed settings, including delayed access to care, limited infrastructure, and workforce shortages.<\/p>\n

A key message was the power of persistence. Dr Oberli\u2019s long-term commitment demonstrates what can be achieved over time when building systems, skills and local leadership is prioritised rather than relying on short-term interventions.<\/p>\n

Central to this success are three pillars: infrastructure, local training, and data systems to support continuous improvement. Programs such as the Pacific Islands Orthopaedic Association have helped develop local clinicians into leaders, ensuring sustainable, locally driven care.<\/p>\n

Despite resource constraints, innovative and practical approaches have led to trauma and orthopaedic care in the Solomon Islands being regarded as among the best in the Pacific – a testament to the impact of sustained partnerships and commitment.<\/p>\n

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Shoutouts<\/a><\/h2>\n