Gippsland PHN’s research vision is to facilitate the involvement of GPs, Nurse Practitioners, practice nurses, allied health and other primary care professionals in high-quality, relevant research.
Gippsland PHN does not have a dedicated budget for research; however, we are interested in partnership opportunities and securing grants and philanthropic funding that are relevant to primary health care and health priorities in our region. For more information, please email research@gphn.org.au.
Research collaborations usually involve universities or other recognised research bodies and include:
This application form should be used by applicants wishing to have their research activities reviewed for research support by Gippsland PHN. This application form (and attached documents) will suffice a submission to the Data Governance, Ethics and Research Committee. The committee meets monthly, on the first Tuesday of each month. To ensure a prompt response to submissions, please ensure all questions are answered.
If you require a response to your Research Opportunity Application sooner than this, please enter the date in the ‘Response requested by date’ field and it may be considered for review by the committee out-of-session.
Access the Research Opportunity Application form.
The Data Governance, Ethics and Research Committee will together assess the Research Opportunity Application submission against evaluation criteria. For each submission, the committee will agree to one of the following decisions:
Gippsland PHN will endeavour to notify applicants of the outcome of their application within seven business days of the Data Governance, Ethics and Research Committee meeting. If a decision is not reached at the meeting the default decision is “Further information required (FIR)” and a member of our staff will seek specified information from the applicant. The Research Opportunity Application alongside the further information will be provided to the next Data Governance, Ethics and Research Committee for reconsideration.
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Approved* |
The research opportunity is determined by the Data Governance, Ethics and Research Committee to align to Gippsland PHN’s priority areas and the requested research investment is approved. |
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Negotiation* |
The research opportunity is of interest to Gippsland PHN, however, the full research investment as requested cannot be met and a negotiation between the applicant and Gippsland PHN is required. This may be treated as an approved submission if the committee’s suggested negotiation is agreed to by the applicant. |
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Further information required (FIR) |
The research opportunity is of interest to Gippsland PHN; however, further information is required to inform the committee’s decision. |
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Rejected |
Unfortunately, the research opportunity is not determined by the committee to align to Research Investment Criteria and available
Gippsland PHN resources at this time. |
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* Gippsland PHN reserve the right to reconsider the Data Governance, Ethics and Research
Committee’s decision pending further discussions with the applicant if new information is
made available. |
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The following, current research projects are seeking the participation of health care providers and/or community members. Information is provided for reference only. Gippsland PHN is not involved in these research activities and participants should contact the research bodies directly with any questions or concerns.
Researchers from the ANU, Cancer Council Victoria and University of Sydney are conducting a national study of community pharmacists to understand their views and experiences surrounding new vape supply laws. The study will involve a 30-minute online Zoom interview with pharmacists that do and do not supply vapes. A $100 gift voucher will be provided as reimbursement. You must be a community pharmacist with general AHPRA registration to participate. Please fill out the EOI form if you are interested.
The Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) is inviting health professionals who work with women during the perinatal period to take part in the Understanding Uptake re earch study. This study seeks to understand how to better integrate effective e‑treatments for perinatal mental health into routine care, to help more women access care.
Perinatal mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety, affect many new and expecting mothers, however, most women do not receive treatment for these problems due to difficulty accessing face-to-face care. Evidence-based e-treatments, such our MumMoodBooster digital program, have the potential to bridge this gap, yet they are not routinely offered in most healthcare settings. This study seeks to understand why, by surveying clinicians about the factors that limit them from using e-treatments in their practice.
By identifying the barriers and facilitators to large‑scale implementation, the project aims to create a clear pathway for embedding effective treatments into existing services.
Participation involves a short, anonymous 5-minute online survey. Your insights will directly inform how digital mental health supports can reach more mothers in need.
To take part, go to https://piri.au/understanding-uptake to learn more and start the survey
Use of family planning among South Asian migrant women in Australia – Monash University
Interviews with primary healthcare providers:
Monash University is seeking primary healthcare providers to share their experiences of providing contraception care to women from migrant backgrounds, particularly those from South Asian communities. Monash University would like to hear from nurses, nurse practitioners, general practitioners, midwives or pharmacists working in primary care settings. The study will involve a confidential 20-minute interview via Zoom. Please follow the link to see the explanatory statement and to express your interest to participate.
Researchers at The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, are inviting you to participate in workshops to develop a perinatal depression and anxiety screening and referral service and resources for parents in community pharmacy.
We are seeking healthcare professionals including pharmacists, general practitioners, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses and midwives who are currently residing in and practising in Australia. We would prefer that other healthcare professionals have experience in providing perinatal mental health screening and/or care.
Please see the link for more information and to express interest in the study. Additionally, please contact Ms Lily Pham at lily.pham@sydney.edu.au
Recruitment is now open for CogCoach-Health, a 12-week digital trial for adults 65+ with mild cognitiv changes. This study is led by Prof. Kaarin Anstey and team from the University of New South Wales and Neuroscience Research Australia.
Participants receive online guidance and professional support on physical activity, nutrition, cognitive and social engagement to support healthy brain ageing. While based in Sydney, the program is fully online and open to participants Australia-wide.
Interested or know someone who might be? Learn more or register interest here.
We are seeking participants for a research study exploring allied health professionals’ engagement with non-specialist providers of support. This survey is specifically open to dietitians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, social workers, and speech pathologists currently practising in Australia.
This research aims to better understand how allied health professionals engage with and support non-specialist providers (e.g., support workers, allied health assistants, community health workers). The findings will help identify ways to strengthen collaboration across the workforce, particularly in the context of increasing service demand and evolving models of care.
The results will contribute to the evidence base informing policy, workforce planning, and service delivery initiatives, with the goal of improving access to and quality of care for individuals and communities.
To participate, please follow this link: https://redcap.link/ee4fgnyc
People with intellectual disability experience significant health inequities and often have complex healthcare needs. Annual health assessments are proven to improve health outcomes through earlier identification of health issues, better preventative care, and more proactive management. However, we know that these assessments can be time consuming for busy general practices.
That’s why we are inviting your practice to participate in the Bridge to Better Health project, an innovative initiative designed to support practice nurses to play a greater role in annual health assessments for people with intellectual disability.
We will provide co-designed training, resources and specialist support to help your practice nurse complete more of the annual health assessment confidently, and effectively. This approach aims to:
Click here to learn more.
Monash University researchers are inviting registered and provisionally registered psychologists in Australia to participate in a study exploring culturally responsive psychological practice with Indian-background clients.
The study aims to understand how psychologists approach culturally responsive care, what practices may support engagement, and what factors may shape psychologists’ preparedness and practice when working with Indian-background clients, even with no particular experience working with this population group.
Participation involves completing a short online survey (approximately 5-15 minutes). Psychologists who have experience working with Indian-background clients may also choose to express interest in an optional follow-up interview.
Participants who complete the survey will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win 1 of 10 x $50 gift vouchers.
To learn more and participate, click here.
Have Your Say in Primary Care Research Join the PARTNER Consumer Advisory Group (CAG)
What is the CAG?
The PARTNER Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) brings together people with lived experience and community perspectives to help ensure research activities reflect the needs and priorities of patients and communities.
What is PARTNER?
PARTNER connects general practices with clinical research opportunities, helping improve access to research in communities across Australia.
We’re seeking people ideally living in rural, regional or remote communities to:
Why participate?
Your voice can help shape how clinical research is delivered and accessed in communities across Australia. This is an opportunity to have your say on research that matters to your community and help ensure community perspectives are included in PARTNER’s work.
Your time is valued:
CAG members are reimbursed for their time at $50/hr.
See more information or apply for the CAG here
The OCEAN (Occasions of Care Explained and ANalysed) study is a national project highlighting the important roles of nurses, nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners. General practices, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs), and Aboriginal Medical Services (AMSs) can now join the first wave of OCEAN by completing the brief online Practice Profile survey. If you are a practice manager or practice owner, check your inbox for your practices’ personalised invitation or follow the link to express your interest. https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=DP7M3PY447AXJF4D
If you are a nurse, nurse practitioner or physiotherapist join the second wave of OCEAN by completing the OCEAN Professional Profile. If you work at a practice that has completed the Practice Profile you may have received an email invitation, otherwise, please follow the link to express your interest. https://redcap.sydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=FMPE4K4EYHYWJ8N9
Researchers at Swinburne University of Technology and the BEAT Lab are looking for participants with Bipolar Disorder to help explore how rest–activity patterns, measured through wearable technology, may help predict significant mood changes.
This research will be conducted online and participants will be reimbursed for their participation.
You may be eligible if you:
See the flyer for more information.
Registered healthcare professionals from general practice, geriatrics, and primary practice nursing are invited to participate in an online interview study exploring allied health and interprofessional collaboration in falls prevention for community-dwelling older adults. Share your perspectives on current roles, barriers, enablers, and capabilities to help inform future policy, education, and collaborative practice. Register your interest here: https://rmit.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4M9DY0MjYPag60K
The transition to home after discharge is crucial for elderly heart failure patients, who are at high risk of hospital readmission and adverse events. Current guidelines emphasise the importance of the transition of care services for continuity of care, but there is limited understanding of patient and healthcare provider perspectives in Australia.
The study aims to gain insights into the perspectives of transition of care services for elderly heart failure patients in Australia and highlights potential areas for improvement. The study can benefit various organisations involved in healthcare delivery and inform Australian policy and practice regarding heart failure management.
We are seeking general practitioners to participate in this research project.
If you are interested in participating, please contact s.amin@federation.edu.au.
The project is approved by the Federation University Human Research Ethics Committee. Ethics reference number: 2024-021.
Macquarie University is conducting a national study to understand how virtual care provides enhanced outcomes for people in different contexts as part of the Smarter Hospitals project.
They are inviting people with any of the following lived experiences to take part:
See the flyer for more information.
Researchers at QIMR Berghofer are looking for GPs to refer patients with new-onset diabetes to the PaC-NOD Pilot Study.
The study is a first step toward testing whether screening newly diagnosed diabetes patients for pancreatic cancer could lead to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.
Your involvement could help establish a screening pathway that saves lives.
For more information, visit the QIMR Berghofer website or contact the research team at pacnod@qimrb.edu.au.
