Community of Practice
Qualitative Research Community of Practice
The Qualitative Research Community of Practice (QRCoP) – formerly the Qualitative Research Interest Group (QRIG) – was formed in 2017 as a peer network to encourage and support rigorous, ethical, and methodologically sound qualitative and mixed methods research across the Melbourne Children’s Campus. Our focus is building capacity and resources, as well as sharing knowledge across the Melbourne Children’s Campus partners and the wider Parkville precinct. We support researchers by:
· Advocating for qualitative and mixed methods research approaches across the Melbourne Children’s Campus
· Fostering relationships within and between research groups
· Establishing peer-to-peer support networks
· Raising awareness of qualitative and mixed methods research through our monthly meetings
· Developing resources to support cross-campus capacity building
· Promoting consultation and collaboration across the Melbourne Children’s Campus and the wider Parkville precinct
· Contributing to broader academic discussions on methodology and capacity building internationally
In 2024 a small group of researchers formed the Program Logic Working group to consider priorities for the next 2-3 years. From a year long discussion we developed the Qualitative Research Strategic Plan 2025-2027. See our plan with some examples of what we have already been doing in these areas.
The Community of Practice meets monthly to discuss a topic of interest and sessions are recorded and distributed via the mailing list.
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Our Terms of Reference were established in 2017 and are continuously updated. The QR Community of Practice Terms of Reference can be found on METIS at: https://metis.melbournechildrens.com/MCTC192.
Next Meeting: June 24th 10am, Tips & Tricks for Running Successful Interview
The Qualitative Research Community of Practice holds regular monthly meetings on varying days of the week and at varying times to ensure access to meetings for those with regular clinics and commitments. Meetings are an opportunity to network with others interested in qualitative and mixed methods research, and to build capacity by exploring topics that increase knowledge about different methodologies, analysis techniques and issues relevant to qualitative research, including privacy, transcription and other practical considerations. Meetings are advertised through internal MCRI communications and the mailing list for the Community of Practice.
All meetings are recorded and distributed via the mailing list.
Recordings of past Qualitative Research Community of Practice meetings can be found by following the below link
Also keep up to date with the QRCoP MS Teams Channel:
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