Building Operational Resilience Using Simulation Technology

This project will engage with Australian first responders, other Emergency Service staff and key stakeholders to identify perceived opportunities in mixed reality (MR) training that could mitigate PTS, whether MR is perceived as a viable tool to be used during training to prepare FR for their role, and if so, the types of scenarios and content perceived to be worthwhile developing across different levels and experiences related to FR roles.

The aims of this project are to:

1. Evaluate whether MR could help in training and preparing FR to undertake their role, including any perceived benefits and challenges associated with the use of such technology in relation to supporting and strengthening the mental health of FR;

2. Better understand the nature, types, content, and language of scenarios that could be developed within an MR platform to help FR prepare emotionally for their role;

3. Trial, evaluate and adapt a pilot MR scenario with FR. Expected tangible outcomes arising from this research include development and evaluation of a trial MR scenario, multiple high-quality peer reviewed research outputs and a report that will inform policy and training considerations within FR organisations.

For more information, please contact Amy Baker: [email protected]