La Trobe x St. Vincent’s Private Innovation Sprint
St Vincent’s Private Hospital has a challenge – do you have the solution?
Delivered in partnership with St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, this Innovation Sprint is an immersive event designed to inspire collaboration, teach innovative thinking, and foster solutions to tackle a workforce challenge in the health sector:
How might we create a more meaningful, connected, and effective orientation experience for new staff at St. Vincent’s Private - one that sets them up for success from day one?
In teams, you will tackle this real-world challenge using a 'Design Thinking' approach. This human-centred, problem-solving framework will help you explore the needs of staff, prototype creative solutions, and test ideas with impact in mind.
The Innovation Sprint is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant, engaging environment where your ideas can influence workplace culture and help shape the next generation of healthcare on-boarding.
Innovate. Collaborate. Elevate your employability.
Program details
Date: Wednesday 6 August 2025 (Day 1) to Thursday 7 August 2025 (Day 2)
Time: 9am to 4.30pm
Format: In-person
Dress Code: Neat business attire
Venue/s:
Day 1: Digital Innovation Hub (Jenny Graves Building, Level 2). La Trobe Melbourne Campus (Bundoora). Campus Map G8
Day 2: Education and Learning Conference Room (Building C, Level 3). St. Vincent's Public Hospital. 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy Victoria 3065
Applications close: Thursday 31 July at 11.45pm.
What to expect
Innovation Sprint activities will centre around three key focus areas:
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Culture, Values & Connection
How can we instill our mission and values early in the employee experience? -
Digital & Hybrid Onboarding
How might technology help us deliver scalable yet personalised orientation for new staff? -
Workforce Wellbeing & Belonging
How do we ensure that every new employee feels safe, supported, and set up to thrive?
Collaborating in small teams (up to five participants), you will:
- Rapidly prototype bold, practical solutions to real-world onboarding challenges
- Connect with leaders from People & Culture, Nursing Education, and other pivotal hospital departments
- Gain fresh insights into how innovation is shaping the future of healthcare at St Vincent’s Private
- Receive guidance from experienced facilitators and respected industry mentors
- Pitch your ideas to a panel of healthcare and University leaders.
Why Apply?
By participating in this event, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience, expand your professional network, and contribute to ideas that could be developed - and even implemented - within St Vincent’s Private Hospital. Here’s what’s in store:
- Real-World Innovation: Discover how to prototype practical solutions that tackle real onboarding challenges in a healthcare setting
- Professional Development: Strengthen your skills in innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork - assets that will serve you throughout your career
- Meaningful Connections: Engage with industry leaders, community advocates, and peers who share your passion for making a difference. Along the way, you’ll benefit from expert guidance provided by facilitators and experienced industry mentors.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must be a La Trobe University alumnus or current student from any campus (including online), discipline or level of study.
Whether you have experience in healthcare, design, business, technology, or simply a passion for innovation and helping others, your insight is valuable. Bring your perspective and curiosity - collaboration is at the heart of this Innovation Sprint!
FAQs
Yes, catering is provided during program hours only. Please note that meals outside of program hours are not included, so we encourage applicants to plan accordingly.
The Innovation Sprint was co-developed by St Vincent’s Private Hospital and La Trobe University - specifically, the Digital Health and Innovation & Entrepreneurship teams - to deliver the most meaningful and practical outcomes for both St Vincent’s Private Hospital and event participants.
More information
For further details, connect with:
Shannon Ryan
Program Manager, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
La Trobe University
E: shannon.ryan@latrobe.edu.au
M: 0438 401 257