International collaboration in advanced practice education — a catalyst for workforce sustainability and health system resilience

Australia faces significant challenges in providing accessible, high-quality healthcare, particularly owing to workforce retention issues and the growing complexity of patient needs. This article provides a commentary on the collaboration between universities to develop a contemporary postgraduate programme for advanced practitioners in Australia. To support the development of advanced practitioner roles, the University of Canberra in Australia collaborated with Sheffield Hallam University in England to develop a sustainable programme tailored to Australia's diverse healthcare needs. This international collaboration involved an open exchange of knowledge and expertise. Unlike traditional, discipline-specific programmes, the new programme is inclusive of diverse healthcare professions and contexts, empowering them to provide advanced, evidence-based care.