Developing research and evaluation skills in a family, parent or child health workforce.

Training health workers in research skills equips them to be instrumental in the development and implementation of evidence-based practices that reflect contemporary health service delivery. Research training seeks to develop health worker knowledge, skills and behaviour in practice research and evidence and where possible to develop an evidence focused organisational culture. Social work professionals are critical contributors to practice-based evidence development, particularly in delivering effective practice strategies within complex health and mental health settings. Termed "Smart Skills", the training aimed to increase the evidence base for health and mental health programs and practices related to Australian children, parents and/or families through training and mentorship. [Extracted from the article]