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from<br />
the Hon Rob Knowles<br />
the chair<br />
presented a challenging year for the<br />
2010 <strong>Institute</strong> as we strove to provide a<br />
solid performance in uncertain financial times. It was<br />
recognised early in the year that a responsive reaction<br />
to this fiscal challenge was imperative and a number of<br />
strategic initiatives were set in place in order to secure<br />
the <strong>Institute</strong>’s future.<br />
A milestone event for the <strong>Institute</strong> was the move to<br />
the University of Adelaide. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> now holds<br />
the status of a School within the Faculty of Health<br />
Sciences. This move represents the culmination of<br />
many months of complex discussion and consultation.<br />
It has been challenging to move to new systems and<br />
frameworks but I am pleased to report that the move<br />
was relatively seemless with regard to service delivery<br />
to our members.<br />
During the year the <strong>Institute</strong> also continued with<br />
negotiations with Wolters Kluwer Health in the United<br />
States. <strong>The</strong> result has seen a formal publishing<br />
agreement in relation to the <strong>Institute</strong>’s PACEsetterS<br />
publication and a formalised relationship with the group<br />
regarding international membership sales moving<br />
forward. This is an incredible accomplishment for the<br />
<strong>Institute</strong> and positions it on the international stage in<br />
a way it never has been before. <strong>The</strong> Committee of<br />
Management feels strongly that this move will facilitate<br />
a strong and secure future for the <strong>Institute</strong> and we<br />
are excited about the new opportunities that such a<br />
partnership brings.<br />
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While the financial stability of the <strong>Institute</strong> was a primary<br />
focus this year, so too was innovation. <strong>The</strong>refore, at<br />
the close of the year we realigned our strategic plan<br />
and organisational matrix to ensure that we continue<br />
to challenge and stretch our organisation and to<br />
drive evidence-based healthcare forward. This can<br />
only be achieved by ensuring a lively and energetic<br />
and creative approach to the development of new<br />
strategies and solutions to advance evidence informed<br />
care in modern and developing health environments.<br />
<strong>The</strong> new strategic plan and organisational matrix serve<br />
to ensure these things remain sharply in focus and on<br />
our agenda over the next four years.<br />
Our ability to continue to service our international<br />
membership throughout this time of major change<br />
and upheaval is testimony to quality of our resources<br />
and the determination, commitment and hard work of<br />
our staff and our international collaboration.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Committee of Management is optimistic about<br />
the future of the <strong>Institute</strong> and its ability to contribute<br />
significantly to the improvement of global health<br />
outcomes. This optimism stems from our confidence<br />
in the <strong>Institute</strong>’s performance and influence within the<br />
evidence-based healthcare environment,<br />
growing synergies with other like<br />
organisations and the realisation of an<br />
increase in the breadth and depth of<br />
information and service provision to<br />
existing and future members.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Hon Rob Knowles<br />
JBI-2010