St Vincent’s Private Hospital has a challenge – do you have the solution?
Delivered in partnership with St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, the La Trobe x St. Vincent’s Private Innovation Sprint is an immersive event is designed to inspire collaboration, teach innovative thinking and foster solutions to tackle a workforce challenge in the health sector.
The challenge: 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.
Applications are open now and close Sunday 27 July at 9pm, so don’t miss your chance to participate!
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, L2 Jenny Graves Building, La Trobe Melbourne Campus (Bundoora). Campus Map G8
Day 2: St. Vincent’s Public Hospital, 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy Victoria 3065
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!