Our vision
Positioning statement
We have one single focus; to scale up point of care testing for infectious diseases across Australia and the Asia Pacific region. We build the evidence needed to help scale up the right test in the right place, for all those who need them.
Point of care testing allows rapid testing for infectious diseases, providing fast results and the opportunity for treatment and management all in one visit.
Despite significant advancements in diagnostic technologies, point of care testing is not being used to its maximum impact due to various barriers including funding, logistics, governance, training, quality assurance, and a lack of awareness of its value.
While there are other organisations that focus on the implementation of point of care testing, our cross- disciplinary, evidence-based research focuses solely on breaking down the myriad barriers that stop point of care testing from reaching its full potential.
Our vision…
…is to unite people from across disciplines and work together to fast track access and implementation of suitable point of care tests for communities across Australia and the Asia Pacific.
Our mission…
Why RAPID exists
WHY
To improve health by scaling up point of care testing for infectious diseases across Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
HOW
Our research is cross-disciplinary and brings together experts in diagnostics and health service research, epidemiology, social science, health economics, and modelling research to ensure every aspect of scaling up point of care is considered. We conduct real-world research to provide real-world recommendations.
WHAT
Our research and recommendations are used by health services, advocates, community organisations and more. We pioneer using the right test in the place, based on the individual needs of each community.