This research examines innovative solutions developed by the vocational education and training (VET) sector in response to skill shortages in the health sector. The study focuses on VET-trained workers in the health industry, and includes enrolled nurses, nursing assistants, personal care assistants, allied health assistants and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers. The research, which also examines innovative overseas approaches to skill shortages in this industry, found that a partnership approach was one answer to dealing with skills shortages in this sector. The support document includes literature review, methodology, models and case studies. (Contains 12 figures and 6 appended tables.) [This document was produced by the authors based on their research for the report, "Responding to Health Skills Shortages: Innovative Directions from Vocational Education and Training" (ED499736) and was funded by the Australian Department of Education, Science and Training.]