Connected Care: Wellbeing Across PICU Networks in Oceania

In this opening episode of the World PICU Awareness Week 2026 podcast series, we explore caregiver wellbeing through the lens of the Oceania region. Moderated by Jacinta Winderlich (Australia), this episode features Dr. Liz Crowe, a leading expert in clinician wellbeing with over two decades of experience in pediatric intensive care and extensive research on workforce sustainability. The conversation challenges conventional narratives around burnout and distress in PICU, shifting the focus toward what sustains healthcare professionals in this demanding environment. Drawing on both clinical experience and research, Dr. Crowe highlights the importance of meaning, team dynamics, and system-level responsibility in supporting those who deliver care. This episode offers a thought-provoking perspective on how PICU teams can move beyond individual-focused solutions and instead foster environments where clinicians can continue to thrive. HOST Jacinta Winderlich Paediatric Clinical Specialist Dietitian Monash Children’s Hospital GUEST Liz Crowe Director of Wellbeing Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital DATE Initial publication date: May 2, 2026 TRANSCRIPTS English - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jf785nrnf4pqtx6jr4z6mw/Oceania_26_transcript Spanish - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jf785nrnf4pqtx6jr4z6mw/Oceania_26_transcript?position=7 French - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jf785nrnf4pqtx6jr4z6mw/Oceania_26_transcript?position=3 Portuguese - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jf785nrnf4pqtx6jr4z6mw/Oceania_26_transcript?position=6 Italian - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jf785nrnf4pqtx6jr4z6mw/Oceania_26_transcript?position=5 German - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jf785nrnf4pqtx6jr4z6mw/Oceania_26_transcript?position=4 Arabic - https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/as/jf785nrnf4pqtx6jr4z6mw/Oceania_26_transcript?position=2 Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access, thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: [email protected] Please note: OPENPediatrics does not support or control any related videos in the sidebar; these are placed by YouTube. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.