Collaborating Centres' Support Office

Collaborating Centres’ Support Office (CSO) - Driving Innovations and Collaborations in Healthcare

At the Collaborating Centres’ Support Office (CSO), we work at the heart of workforce transformation - bringing together experts and community partners to improve the way care is delivered. Our focus is on driving healthcare innovation, enabling health education, and building equal partnerships. Through collective partnerships, we ensure that healthcare professionals, caregivers, and the community have the right knowledge, skills, and support to create better health outcomes for everyone.

CSO represents a network of leading collaborating centres in National Healthcare Group, building capabilities for thought leadership, workforce transformation, and innovation for Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Pharmacists, and Volunteers and Caregivers. Through Workforce Transformation, we will co-design future jobs and future skills to care for the future generation. Our aim is to achieve a future-ready workforce and greater health-social integration to optimise our population’s independence and quality of life.

There are 3 collaborating centres within CSO:

Centre for Asian Nursing Studies (CANS)

Focuses on advancing the nursing profession through education, leadership development, and innovation in care models, ensuring nurses are well-equipped for the evolving healthcare landscape.

Centre for Allied Health and Pharmacy Excellence (CAPE)

Strengthens the roles of allied health professionals and pharmacists through workforce development, training, and evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes.

Centre for Health Activation (CHA)

Empowers patients, caregivers, and volunteers to take an active role in healthcare by equipping them with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to support and enhance patient care and experience.

What We Do:

Helping patients and caregivers access better resources and practical support for their health journeys.
Creating stronger, well-trained networks of healthcare professionals and volunteers.
Driving system-wide improvements in healthcare through research, innovation, and education.
Making healthcare more inclusive and accessible by ensuring that patient voices are heard in every step of the process.

At CSO, we believe that healthcare transformation starts with collaboration – connecting people, knowledge, and ideas to build a healthier future for all.