Building capacity for navigating the future of health in NSW

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is supporting NSW Health staff to use futures thinking to prepare for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. On 28-29 May, 51 participants from 24 health agencies across the state came together for a Futures Thinking Course to build their futures literacy and practice futures thinking methods.

"A great mix of theory and interactive, practical activities, allowing us to learn and share in a safe but also fun space. It was quite fast paced with a lot of tools and techniques covered, which didn’t trouble me as it kept me really engaged.” – Nicole T, Acting Strategic Planning Lead 

The course marks the beginning of a broader journey to embed futures thinking into the culture of NSW Health. Instead of a one-off course, the program was designed to provide participants with the foundation for an ongoing community of practice. Post-course support will be key to sustaining momentum and includes six live online sessions and individual coaching to help participants to overcome challenges they may face when trying to apply futures thinking in their specific work context.  

If your organisation is interested in running a similar course or exploring how futures thinking can support your strategic goals, please reach out. We’d love to collaborate with you.