# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Integrative Health Care Research Symposium and Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Build skills, ideas and partnerships to codesign research that reflects complexity and diverse approaches to health careAbout this EventAccess the symposium program The event has sold out, but please consider joining the wait list. Additional tickets will be released if possible.Through networking, sharing information about research methods, co-design and funding, and practical research idea development, attendees will build skills and make interdisciplinary connections – practical steps toward developing the research agenda and strengthening TCIM research in Australia.Traditional, complementary, integrative medicine (TCIM) includes many traditional systems of health care, lifestyle medicine, contemplative practice, natural therapies, nutritional and herbal medicine, etc. Integrative medicine blends biomedical and other complementary systems of health care - and may be practiced by doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists and others in allied health.Join us in person at the University of Melbourne Parkville for a full day of networking, workshops, guided practice and exposure to the world of TCIM research, delivered by a collection of multidisciplinary presenters. Morning and afternoon tea and lunch provided , followed by a complementary guided tour of the University's Medical History Museum.Who should attend?Researchers & academics - Learn about research considerations specific to TCIMClinicians and Community members - For TCIM research to be relevant, your voice is needed. No research experience required.Industry representatives - To foster industry research partnershipsNumbers are strictly limited._____________What's on the agenda?A mix of speakers, guided workshop sessions, Q&A and networking breaks, broken into three key areas:Research that fits people and systems: co-design for complex realitiesStrengthening the evidence base: focusing on what mattersBringing ideas to fruition: funding, partnerships and a practical feasibility checklistWhy get involved?Strengthen TCIM research through interdisciplinary, cross-sector networking, knowledge sharing and practical skills development.______________SponsorsJacka FoundationThe Jacka Foundation is a non-for-profit fund advancing research and public education for natural therapies in Australia's healthcare landscape. The event's networking lunch is thanks to their generous donation.OrthoplexOrthoplex is a nutritional supplement brand with the mission of innovating and promoting health through a range of quality ingredients that can be accessed through registered health practitioners.OptimalRxOptimalRx is a herbal medicine company offering quality liquid herb extracts alongside R&D and education efforts in complementary medicine. Their products can be accessed through registered health practitioners.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/bd3d89e0-a403-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1047-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 08:30 AM - 09:10 AMArrival & RegistrationInfo: Please arrive early for a prompt 9.10am start – tea and coffee available. **If you register before 8.45am, join us for a restorative breath circle session before proceedings start.?: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AMOPTIONAL: Mindful breathwork sessionHost: Beata HeymannInfo: Join Beata Heymann (Breath Circle) on the balcony for this gentle movement and mindful breathwork session to awaken your senses before your day of productive learning and interaction.?: 09:10 AM - 09:30 AMAcknowledgement of Country,  Welcome & setting expectations for the day?: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM1. Research that fits people and systems: co-design for complex realitiesHost: Prof Victoria PalmerInfo: SESSION ONE: The ALIVE National Centre team leads Australian practice in co‑design and living labs. This interactive session offers a practical primer on participatory research principles, small‑group generation of community‑centred research ideas, and a plenary with targeted guidance to embed co‑design from project inception. ?: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AMMORNING TEA?: 11:20 AM - 11:30 AMSeated yoga: Recharge and refocus Host: Daniela Ramirez-Duran?: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM2. Strengthening the evidence-base: focusing on what matters Host: Prof Amie SteelInfo: SESSION TWO:  Two of Australia's leading TCIM researchers, Prof Amie Steel and Prof Lesley Braun, go head to head, sharing their knowledge about TCIM research. Amie is a public health and health services research specialist, and pharmacist-naturopath Lesley Braun literally wrote the book about evidence-based use of herbs and natural supplements. Both have applied knowledge of the ins and outs of research. Participants will gain invaluable insights and understanding of research methods, shared in an accessible and informative way. Your ideas workshopped in Session 1 will be built upon - with a focus on measuring ‘what matters’.?: 01:00 PM - 01:50 PMNETWORKING LUNCH Host: Sponsored by The Jacka FoundationInfo: Take time over lunch to talk with our sponsors and to perhaps taste some herbal medicines.?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM3. Bringing research to fruition (in a competitive funding landscape)Host: Prof Lesley BraunInfo: SESSION THREE: By the end of the session, participants will know more about the different lenses through which successful TCIM research needs to be viewed. This includes the funding landscape and importance of collaborators. Includes afternoon tea. ?: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PMFinal discussion & CloseHost: Daniela Ramirez-Duran?: 03:45 PM - 04:45 PMOPTIONAL: Guided tour of the University's Medical History Museum (max 30 px)Info: Be fascinated by a guided tour of the current exhibitions at the Medical History Museum 450m from the venue. Including Cultural Medicine: The Art of Indigenous Healing and the 19th century Savory & Moore Ph*rm*cy. The reconstructed shop has been developed as a museum exhibit to show the types of drugs available when all medicines were compounded on the premises by the pharmacist. Herbalists and homeopaths will recognise many of the medicines.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parkville/integrative-health-care-research-symposium-and-workshop/100001987578831790
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, exhibitions, art, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - door_time: 2026-09-03T22:30:00Z
  - Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Sidney Myer Asia Centre (Building 158), Yasuko Hiraoka Myer room
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 20, currency: AUD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Parkville
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Sidney Myer Asia Centre (Building 158), Yasuko Hiraoka Myer room
- **lat**: -37.7983459
- **long**: 144.960974
- **full address**: Sidney Myer Asia Centre (Building 158), Yasuko Hiraoka Myer room, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Integrative Health Care Research Symposium and Workshop being held?
  - **A:** Integrative Health Care Research Symposium and Workshop takes place on Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Sidney Myer Asia Centre (Building 158), Yasuko Hiraoka Myer room, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Integrative Health Care Research Symposium and Workshop?
  - **A:** Integrative Health Care Research Symposium and Workshop is organized by Integrative Healthcare Special Interest Group.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Integrative Health Care Research Symposium and Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Parkville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Integrative Health Care Research Symposium and Workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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