Simvan

Grampians Health’s SimVan provides simulation-based education, offering a realistic learning experience without the risk of consequences or mistakes.

Contact

mail simvan@gh.org.au

What we do

Simulation-based education is a technique that enhances real-life experiences with guided ones.  It helps to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes. 

The SimVan has been an essential part of our education training since its first simulation event in 2013. It provides simulation-based education to health services and community organisations across the Grampians region, who are otherwise isolated from such training due to distance and cost. 

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Benefits of simulation-based education in your workplace

Our SimVan team is available for education in your health workplace. We will work with you to provide immersive, hands-on learning to build skills and confidence. 

Simulation-based education can: 

  • improve staff and patient safety 
  • improve quality of care and outcomes 
  • improve interactions between staff and patients/residents/customers 
  • improve technical skills 
  • reduce errors and near misses in the workplace 
  • help staff meet accreditation training requirements 

Types of education available

The SimVan can be used for the following types of education: 

  • Advanced life support (adult/children) 
  • Anaphylaxis 
  • Appendicitis 
  • Asthma (adult/children) 
  • Basic life support (adult/children) 
  • Clinical deterioration 
  • Clinical skills stations 
  • Communication in multidisciplinary teams 
  • Delirium 
  • Dementia 
  • Depression 
  • Diabetes 
  • Management of clinical aggression 
  • Medication administration 
  • Obstetrics emergencies 
  • PICCs and ports 
  • Seizures 
  • Sepsis 
  • Spinal trauma 
  • Trauma presentation 
  • Plus many more – just ask! 

Contact our team to discuss your educational requirements. 

Areas of travel

The SimVan can deliver education throughout the Grampians region and beyond. Our subscription pricing structure is set up in zones, which include travel allowances in all costings. If you're outside of the Grampians region, please contact our team to discuss your training needs and get a quote. 

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Subscriptions

  • 12 full days of clinical education per year OR
  • 94 hours per year
  • 2 educators skilled in the chosen topics each session plus all required clinical equipment
  • Annual price (GST excl.):
    • Zone 1: $16,320
    • Zone 2: $16,560
    • Zone 3: $18,840

  • 6 full days of clinical education per year OR
  • 46 hours per year
  • 2 educators skilled in the chosen topics each session plus all required clinical equipment
  • Annual price (GST excl.):
    • Zone 1: $8,688
    • Zone 2: $8,808
    • Zone 3: $9,948

  • 3 full days of clinical education per year OR
  • 23 hours per year
  • 2 educators skilled in the chosen topics each session plus all required clinical equipment
  • Annual price (GST excl.):
    • Zone 1: $4,608
    • Zone 2: $4,668
    • Zone 3: $5,238


To make the most of your subscription, we recommend booking the SimVan for one 3-4 hour session per day. This allows the SimVan to travel and set up for your session before delivery. 

Please note: Any unused hours in your subscription at the time of expiry cannot be rolled over to the next subscription.