Connected Care: Wellbeing Across PICU Networks in Oceania

About this episode

This episode explores caregiver wellbeing in the Oceania region, focusing on sustaining healthcare professionals in PICU.

In this opening episode of the World PICU Awareness Week 2026 podcast series, we explore caregiver wellbeing through the lens of the Oceania region. Moderated by Jacinta Winderlich (Australia), this episode features Dr. Liz Crowe, a leading expert in clinician wellbeing with over two decades of experience in pediatric intensive care and extensive research on workforce sustainability. The conversation challenges conventional narratives around burnout and distress in PICU, shifting the focus toward what sustains healthcare professionals in this demanding environment. Drawing on both clinical experience and research, Dr. Crowe highlights the importance of meaning, team dynamics, and system-level responsibility in supporting those who deliver care. This episode offers a thought-provoking perspective on how PICU teams can move beyond individual-focused solutions and instead foster environments where clinicians can continue to thrive. HOST Jacinta Winderlich Paediatric Clinical Specialist Dietitian Monash Children’s Hospital GUEST Liz Crowe Director of Wellbeing Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital DATE Initial publication date: May 2, 2026 TRANSCRIPTS English…

People in this episode

Host: Jacinta Winderlich

Guest: Dr. Liz Crowe

Topics covered

• caregiver wellbeing
• PICU
• healthcare professionals
• burnout
• team dynamics
• workforce sustainability

Keywords

• PICU
• caregiver wellbeing
• burnout
• healthcare professionals
• team dynamics
• workforce sustainability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Monash Children’s Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital

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