Implementation > Training, resources and stakeholder collaboration > A community of practice for implementation

Being part of a community of practice with others who are implementing psychosocial matched care can be valuable. A community of practice provides a platform for sharing experiences, discussing challenges, and refining best practices. It enables organisations to learn from those further along in the process, troubleshoot issues, and adapt strategies to their own operating environments.

Collaboration has already played a key role in shaping the evolution of psychosocial matched care. Australia Post built on learnings from the WISE study, refining its implementation and contributing valuable insights. A 2023 It pays to care symposium on psychosocial matched care brought together stakeholders interested in early psychosocial intervention, fostering knowledge-sharing across different sectors. More recently, some self-insurers have begun adapting Australia Post’s approach, demonstrating the value of collective learning.

Establishing regular opportunities for collaboration can enhance implementation across the industry. This may include structured forums for insurers and self-insurers, knowledge-sharing networks for case managers and rehabilitation providers, and working groups to ensure consistency in best practice approaches.

Ongoing participation in a community of practice helps maintain program integrity, ensuring that implementation remains evidence-based and responsive to emerging challenges.