Together with a group of innovative New Zealand health tech companies, we visited three of Australia’s most respected research institutions:

• The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
  
  
• Orygen – Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health
  
  
• Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI)
  
  

Each visit offered powerful insights into how Australia is tackling the complex challenges of youth mental health through world-class research, early intervention programs, and technology-enabled care.

A true highlight was the participation of Hon. Matt Doocey, New Zealand’s Minister for Mental Health and Associate Minister of Health. Minister Doocey’s presence not only elevated the importance of the discussions but also reinforced the New Zealand Government’s commitment to cross-border collaboration in mental health innovation.

For those unfamiliar with Minister Doocey’s work, this Q+A interview provides a compelling look into his role and priorities:
Meet New Zealand’s First Mental Health Minister – Matt Doocey (Q+A 2024)

As a company deeply embedded in healthcare workforce transformation, Core Schedule was proud to be part of today’s delegation, exploring how better systems and partnerships can support the well-being of future generations.

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We were thrilled to welcome dozens of attendees from across Australia and New Zealand, including RMO Unit managers, Medical Workforce leaders, Clinical Educators, and Hospital Admin teams. The strong turnout confirmed what we’ve been hearing from the sector: the demand for better systems to support junior doctors is urgent—and growing.

Together with Dr. Stephen Pool (Core Schedule) and Tom Collins (MedApp), we explored:

• How to build safer, more flexible rosters

• The importance of clear, timely communication

• Streamlined onboarding and education for new cohorts

• Tools that reduce admin burden and support staff wellbeing

  
  

The Q&A session highlighted the importance of professional services and onboarding processes, with thoughtful questions and shared challenges that many organisations face—especially those still relying on manual processes or disconnected systems.

As one attendee shared: “Absolutely inspiring, redirecting and insightful.”

The feedback and engagement reinforced that smarter solutions aren’t just a ‘nice to have’—they’re a must-have.

If you missed the live session, the replay is available, please email sales@coreschedule.com to receive the link. And if you’re interested in exploring how Core Schedule and MedApp could support your team, we’d love to chat.

Thanks again to everyone who joined us—we’re excited to keep this important conversation going.

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Across three days, our Chief Customer Officer, Candice Togia,  had the opportunity to connect with clinicians, ICU nurses, managers, allied health professionals, and researchers dedicated to transforming patient care through innovation and collaboration.

Meaningful Conversations with Frontline Leaders

Rich conversations on the intersection of culture, equity, and clinical workforce planning were inspiring. Attendees shared how incorporating cultural competencies, including traditional skills and spoken languages, can enhance care for whānau in crisis. Visibility of these skills within rostering systems emerged as a critical need.

There was strong interest in how Core Schedule could support skill mix visibility, gender and language data, and improved workforce wellbeing — especially among researchers and nurse leaders from across New Zealand and Australia. It was clear that many current systems are not fit-for-purpose in healthcare settings and create more friction than support.

One particular highlight was hearing from a researcher focused on the link between poor rostering systems and workforce burnout — reinforcing the value of purpose-built tools that support both operational efficiency and staff wellbeing.

Positive Reception to Real-World Impact

Attendees were especially impressed by features like:

• Skill mix visibility
• iCal integration for seamless calendar syncing
• Live access to rosters from home or mobile devices
• Templates for repeating shift patterns
• Availability insights for casual staff pools

Our intuitive, user-friendly interface struck a chord with ICU teams tired of relying on WhatsApp chats, physical notice boards, or spreadsheets to manage shift availability and communication.

Health services such as Healthscope, RBWH, Monash Health, Hawkes Bay ICU, and St Vincent’s Hospital showed strong engagement, reflecting a shared urgency for modern solutions that reduce admin burden and return clinical staff to the floor.

System Gaps and Shared Challenges

We consistently heard frustration with existing platforms (non Core Schedule)  — particularly around lack of flexibility, poor integration, and limited cultural sensitivity. Many organisations voiced the need for:

• Better integration with systems
• Compliance with MECA agreements
• Roster rules to manage short-notice cancellations, such as auto-restrictions on future shift availability if someone repeatedly cancels on short notice

These insights are invaluable as we continue evolving Core Schedule to meet the real-world needs of healthcare teams.

In Summary

The ANZICS/ACCCN ASM 2025 conference highlighted just how critical effective rostering is in delivering safe, equitable, and sustainable healthcare. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth — your feedback and stories are helping us shape a better future for workforce planning in critical care.

We look forward to continuing these conversations and supporting more ICUs across Australasia and beyond.

– The Core Schedule Team

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We kicked off on Wednesday at Concord Repatriation General Hospital, where we caught up with the Emergency Department team, including long-time users Phil and Negin. As existing Core Schedule clients, it was great to hear how the platform continues to deliver value in their busy ED environment.

From there, we met with the Medical Allocations and Development Unit (MADU) and the Trainees group, where we had the opportunity to demo Core Schedule, including a closer look at our Core Allocation module—built to simplify complex RMO rotations. The feedback was incredibly positive, and we’re excited by the potential for further collaboration.

On Thursday, we headed to RPA to meet with the Emergency Department team. A big thanks to Tim, James, Deb, and Sandeep for welcoming us. It was a productive session filled with great discussion and future ideas.

Special shout-out to Phil and Tim, who continue to be amazing advocates for Core Schedule. It’s always energising to see the impact our platform is having on their workflows and teams.

“One of the things that really sets Core Schedule apart is their outstanding customer support. The team is incredibly responsive, genuinely listens to our feedback, and always goes the extra mile to ensure we’re getting the most out of the platform.” – Phil, ED Team, Concord Repatriation General Hospital.

These visits remind us why we do what we do—empowering healthcare teams with intuitive, time-saving scheduling solutions that support better outcomes for staff and patients alike.

Thanks again to everyone at SLHD for your time, insights, and ongoing partnership.

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We’re excited to announce that Core Schedule is now accessible via MedApp! This integration brings together two essential tools for healthcare professionals—intuitive scheduling and critical clinical resources—all in one place.

At the request of numerous clients, we’ve worked closely with the MedApp team to make this happen. Now, clinicians can seamlessly manage their schedules while accessing hospital guidelines, education tools, and communication features—all from the MedApp platform.

What This Means for Healthcare Professionals

Right People, Right Place, Right Time
Managing shifts, swaps, and leave requests has never been easier. With Core Schedule now available in MedApp, hospitals and clinics can ensure optimal staffing, minimize gaps, and maintain compliance with workforce requirements.

Enhanced Efficiency
Clinicians can now check their schedules while staying up to date with key hospital guidelines, education materials, and communication tools—all within the same app.

Safer Clinical Care
A well-structured, up-to-date schedule leads to fewer disruptions, reduced burnout, and improved patient outcomes.

Improved Staff Engagement & Retention
Empowering clinicians with easy access to scheduling and key hospital resources enhances workforce satisfaction, leading to better staff retention.

Collaboration for Better Healthcare

We’re thrilled to provide healthcare teams with the tools they need to work more efficiently and focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.

Get Started Today

If you’re a healthcare professional using MedApp, you can now access Core Schedule directly from the platform. Not using Core Schedule yet? Let’s talk about how we can help optimise your team’s scheduling and workforce management.

Interested to see how this all works? Sign up for a demo here. https://lnkd.in/gfzMgSc7

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Welcoming New Customers

One of the most exciting highlights of 2024 has been the addition of dozens of new customers, with now over 180 organisations choosing Core Schedule. We’ve had the opportunity to partner with healthcare leaders across Australia and New Zealand, including Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora, SA Health, QLD Health, NSW Health and WA Health (& WACHS). These organisations trust Core Schedule to help streamline their workforce management and improve scheduling accuracy, and we are thrilled to support their journey toward operational excellence.

Customer Feedback: A Testament to Our Impact

We are incredibly grateful for the positive feedback we’ve received from our customers throughout the year. Here are just a few comments that reflect the impact Core Schedule is having on healthcare organisations:

• Metro South PCS, QLD: “You are all, always so very helpful and obliging, and I really appreciate it. Thank you!”
• Prince Charles, QLD: “Thanks so much, that’s awesome and so quick. I will have a good read and work my way through it and make contact if I need to. Really appreciate your help, Amy.”
• Aspen, AU: “I just opened Core Schedule and am ecstatic to see these updates! Thank you so, so much! The team are extremely impressed by them!”
• Kallangur Satellite Hospital, QLD: “FABULOUS, have great days off. Thank you so much for your help this week with the launch, so appreciated.”
• RBWH, QLD: “Thank you; that is fantastic! I did a test with one of our consultants, and he was able to view his requested dates very easily. The email function is excellent too.”

These comments reflect the hard work and dedication of our team, and we are so proud to be supporting our clients in making workforce management easier, more efficient, and more impactful across healthcare sectors.

Product Innovations: Key Enhancements in 2024

We’ve introduced a range of new features that simplify scheduling and reporting:

• Report Builder Tool: One of the year’s most exciting releases, the Report Builder allows users to build and share custom reports in minutes, offering greater control over workforce data and insights.
• Pages: This feature is designed to simplify how you access and share key shift data, whether you need a quick snapshot of who’s on call, or you’re managing large teams across multiple rosters. Key updates and enhancements related to Pages occurred throughout the year, including adding special dates and improving functionality like filtering shifts by area and integrating with Med App.
• Shift & Schedule Management: We enhanced the Shift Market with new “trade in progress” indicators, improving handovers between staff. Additionally, Reassign Shifts & Session Assignments allow entire sessions to be moved at once, cutting down on double-handling. With Public Holidays Integration, we’ve eliminated manual entries, making scheduling easier than ever.
• Mobile-Friendly Grid View: Staff in the field can now quickly access schedules and make adjustments from anywhere, ensuring greater flexibility and efficiency.
• SuperStats Enhancements: Enhanced features allow for seamless tracking of variances and holidays, making it easier to monitor schedules and reduce guesswork.

New and Continuing Partnerships in 2024

2024 has been marked by both new and continuing partnerships that drive our mission of streamlining healthcare workforce management. We were thrilled to welcome TimeSmart and Workforce Optimizer into our ecosystem. Our inclusion in the AWS ISV Accelerate Program has been a key milestone, enabling us to enhance our cloud capabilities and offer even more robust solutions to our customers. Our ongoing partnership with NZTE and the Punakakai Fund continues to provide valuable support as we expand into new markets and scale our operations. Additionally, we’ve maintained strong collaborations with cGov, CELO and MedApp, each of whom plays a pivotal role in strengthening our offering and delivering integrated, scalable solutions. Together, these partnerships are shaping the future of workforce management in healthcare.

Conferences and Networking: Strengthening Industry Connections

Core Schedule participated in several industry-leading conferences in 2024, including the Digital Health Festival – Melbourne, Virtual Health Conference- Sydney, RACMA – Darwin, Prevocational Medical Education Conference- Darwin, National Rural and Remote – Perth,  ACEP – Las Vegas,  HiNZ Digital Health Week- Hamilton and several ACEM conferences across QLD, VIC and ASM in Adelaide. These events offered valuable opportunities to engage with healthcare leaders, showcase our innovations, and collaborate with others driving change in the healthcare sector.

Looking Ahead to 2025

Looking ahead, we are excited to continue enhancing our platform with more features and updates that improve operational efficiencies, support better data visibility, and empower healthcare teams. We are grateful for the trust our customers and partners have placed in us.

We are incredibly grateful to our Core Schedule team for their unwavering dedication and hard work throughout 2024. Their commitment to innovation and delivering exceptional customer service has been key to our success. Thank you to our team, customers, and partners for making this year a memorable one. We look forward to another year of growth and success in 2025!

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Key Highlights

• Engaging with Trainees and Educators: We focused on how efficient scheduling can be a game-changer for trainees, helping them manage rotations while prioritizing their learning and well-being. Educators and administrators showed great interest in our tools that simplify the often complex scheduling needs of medical education, allowing them to focus more on mentorship.
• Listening and Learning: The conference provided invaluable insights into the specific challenges faced by medical training programs, from balancing trainees’ schedules to filling last-minute coverage gaps. These insights will guide us in continually evolving Core Schedule’s features to better meet the needs of medical education.
• Meaningful Connections: Engaging in discussions with passionate attendees reinforced the value of building solutions that not only address operational needs but also positively impact the learning environment for future medical professionals.

Moving Forward

Our time at the conference was both inspiring and insightful, underscoring the vital role efficient scheduling plays in medical education. We look forward to collaborating with the educators and administrators we met and supporting their missions to create a more streamlined path for medical professionals.

A big thank you to everyone who visited our booth and shared their vision with us—together, we’re building the future of medical education, one schedule at a time.

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Event Overview

Held from October 1-4, 2024, in the vibrant city of Brisbane, the RACMA Annual Conference brought together healthcare professionals from across Australia and beyond. This year’s theme, “New Frontiers for Medical Leaders – From COVID to the Olympics,” focused on crucial discussions around managing global crises, embracing digital technologies, and preparing the workforce for future challenges. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from notable speakers and industry leaders, including Core Schedule’s Chief Customer Officer, Candice Togia, and Business Development Manager, Helena Manis, who were present at the Core Schedule booth, demonstrating innovative solutions for healthcare organizations.

Key Themes and Learnings

Managing Global Crises

A significant focus was placed on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how healthcare leaders can better prepare for future global crises. The discussions centered around the need for resilience in healthcare systems and the importance of adaptable strategies in crisis management.

Digital Technologies in Healthcare

The conference also highlighted the transformative role of digital technologies in healthcare. Attendees discussed how innovation can improve patient care and streamline operations, making healthcare systems more efficient and responsive.

Workforce of the Future

Preparing the healthcare workforce for the challenges ahead was another critical theme. Participants explored strategies for training and development that align with the evolving landscape of healthcare, ensuring that medical leaders are equipped to navigate future complexities.

Core Schedule’s Role and Engagement

Core Schedule was proud to showcase its innovative workforce management solutions at the RACMA 2024 Conference. Our team, led by Chief Customer Officer Candice Togia and Business Development Manager Helena Manis, engaged with attendees and provided live demonstrations on how our platform enhances scheduling efficiency and operational workflows. Positive feedback from participants highlighted the value of our solutions, with one attendee noting, “Core Schedule is setting a new standard in healthcare rostering.”

Audience Feedback and Quotes

The interactions at the Core Schedule booth underscored the overall success of the conference. “This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry leaders and peers,” remarked one attendee. Such feedback highlighted the conference’s role in fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration among healthcare professionals.

Conclusion

The RACMA 2024 Conference underscored the importance of innovation and collaboration in healthcare leadership. Core Schedule remains committed to supporting healthcare organizations with cutting-edge solutions. To learn more about our contributions, contact us today or explore our latest insights on healthcare management.

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The ACEP 24 Conference in Las Vegas was a pivotal event for emergency medicine professionals, emphasizing the urgent need to revolutionize VA Emergency Department scheduling. With an array of insightful discussions and innovative solutions, the conference provided a platform for healthcare leaders to connect and explore effective strategies to enhance operational efficiency within VA hospitals.

Event Overview

Held at the Mandalay Bay Resort Convention Center, ACEP 24 gathered emergency physicians and healthcare leaders to discuss pressing challenges and innovative solutions in emergency care. The event highlighted the frustrations faced by VA hospitals regarding current staff scheduling systems, revealing a clear demand for better solutions. Core Schedule’s CEO, Dr. Stephen Pool, and VP of Sales and Marketing, Jasmin Kelly, represented the company, engaging with attendees to showcase how their platform addresses these unique challenges. The conference provided invaluable insights into improving scheduling processes to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Key Themes and Learnings

Revolutionizing VA Emergency Department Scheduling

Throughout the conference, discussions centered on the importance of effective scheduling systems in VA hospitals. Many emergency physicians expressed their dissatisfaction with existing methods and the impact this has on patient care. The need for a more streamlined approach was a recurrent theme, with numerous conversations focusing on how innovative solutions can alleviate scheduling stress.

Understanding User Needs

The event underscored the significance of understanding user needs in developing effective scheduling solutions. Attendees shared their experiences and frustrations, emphasizing that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work in the diverse landscape of VA hospitals. Customized solutions that cater to the specific needs of each facility emerged as a critical focal point during the sessions.

Core Schedule’s Role and Engagement

Core Schedule played a vital role at ACEP 24, showcasing its innovative workforce management solutions tailored for VA hospitals. The team engaged with emergency medicine professionals, offering live demonstrations of how their platform streamlines scheduling processes. Attendees provided positive feedback, highlighting the platform’s potential to enhance operational workflows. One participant noted, “Core Schedule is setting a new standard in medical staff scheduling,” reflecting the overall enthusiasm for the solutions presented.

Audience Feedback and Quotes

The interactions at the Core Schedule booth reinforced the success of the ACEP 24 Conference. One attendee remarked, “This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry leaders and peers,” emphasizing the conference’s role in fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among healthcare professionals. Such sentiments echoed throughout the event, highlighting the importance of these gatherings in driving innovation in emergency care.

Conclusion

The ACEP 24 Conference underscored the necessity for innovation and collaboration in transforming VA Emergency Department scheduling. Core Schedule remains dedicated to supporting healthcare organizations with cutting-edge solutions designed to address their unique challenges. To learn more about our contributions and how we can assist your facility, contact us today or explore our latest insights on improving healthcare management.

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A big shout-out to Helena Manis, our Business Development Manager, for representing Core Schedule. Helena had the opportunity to connect with emergency departments and share how Core Schedule is empowering teams through our innovative scheduling platform. The interest and feedback we received were tremendous, highlighting the ongoing need for reliable, customizable, and efficient scheduling solutions in emergency medicine.

Key discussions centered around the growing challenges of workforce management, clinician burnout, and the importance of flexibility in scheduling to support better patient outcomes. Attendees were keen to explore our new Timesheet Module and the Report Builder Tool, both designed to enhance operational efficiency for emergency departments.

We’re incredibly thankful for the engaging conversations, insightful feedback, and collaborative spirit we experienced throughout the conference. It was inspiring to connect with so many professionals dedicated to making a difference in healthcare.

To everyone we met, we look forward to continuing the conversation and supporting your teams with our cutting-edge solutions. See you at the next conference!

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