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 Group. The group 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 group out-of-session.
Please click here to access the Research Opportunity Application form
The Data Governance, Ethics and Research Group will together assess the Research Opportunity Application submission against evaluation criteria. For each submission the Group will agree to one of the following decisions:
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Approved* |
The research opportunity is determined by the Data Governance, Ethics and Research Group 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 Group’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 Group’s decision. |
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Rejected |
Unfortunately, the research opportunity is not determined by the Group 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
Group’s decision pending further discussions with the Applicant if new information is
made available. |
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Gippsland PHN will endeavour to notify applicants of the outcome of their application within seven business days of the Data Governance, Ethics and Research Group 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 Group for reconsideration.
The following current research projects are seeking the participation of healthcare providers and/or community members. Information is provided for reference only. The PHN is not involved in these research activities and participants should contact the research bodies directly with any questions or concerns.
This research aims to explore the mental wellbeing of doctors working in rural and remote areas of Australia. Participants will be asked to complete a short online survey (approximately 10 minutes). The survey will include questions about your work environment, professional challenges, and mental wellbeing.
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of yoga in enhancing cognition (i.e., thinking patterns) and the pathways through which yoga may improve neurocognitive function.
Twelve weeks of free yoga training for adults aged 18—45 years, who are experiencing symptoms of depression will be provided. Participants will receive $150 e-gift card for completing the study assessments.
GPs Needed: Share Your Expertise in Breast Cancer Survivorship Care
We are seeking GPs to share their expert insights in a short (up to 30 minutes) telephone or video interview for a research project led by Ms Lisa Hanlon, supervised by academic GP A/Prof Carolyn Ee and A/Prof Kate McBride. This study is exploring how weight gain among breast cancer survivors is currently managed in primary care, the challenges and barriers GPs face, and opportunities to strengthen support through policy, training and resources. Your perspective will directly contribute to shaping more cohesive, evidence-based models of care for this important patient group. Participation is voluntary, and as a thank you for your valuable time, all interviewees will receive a $100 gift voucher. To learn more or register your interest, please see the Participant Information Sheet or contact Lisa directly at 16169539@westernsydney.edu.au.
The EMPOWER-SMS-GP trial is a national Australian study evaluating the effectiveness of a text message–based health support program for breast cancer survivors, delivered through general practices. The text messages(1-2 sentences each) provide general evidence-based information about staying well, managing side effects and increasing physical activity and healthy eating and weblinks to evidence-based websites and free health programs.
The trial is led by Dr Anna Singleton (University of Sydney) and GP A/Prof Carolyn Ee (Western Sydney University/Flinders University) in collaboration with Breast Cancer Network Australia, McGrath Foundation, and Cancer Council NSW.
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.
Researchers from the University of Sydney are conducting a study to explore clinicians’ perspectives on the factors that may influence the uptake of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program among Chinese migrants. Your insights are valuable in identifying potential barriers and facilitators to the program’s uptake, helping to improve health services for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Macquarie University is conducting a confidential online survey to identify possible factors that may impact chronic disease outcomes, social isolation and loneliness. The end goal of this research stream is to develop an intervention for adults living with chronic disease that targets social isolation and loneliness.
The Australian Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care (ACEBAC) is undertaking research funded by the Victorian Department of Health, that seeks to understand the resident review (RR)/resident of the day (ROD) processes (review and assessments) that are currently undertaken in residential aged care services (RACS).
All public sector residential aged care services (PSRACS) are eligible to participate. Participants will be staff involved in the RR/ROD process who will be asked to undertake a single telephone interview, which should take no longer than 25 minutes.
If you are interested in participating or would like more information about this important research, please contact Associate Professor Jo-Anne Rayner, Principal Research Fellow ACEBAC, at: j.rayner@latrobe.edu.au
General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, and Pharmacists are invited to take part in a new study exploring how health professionals support young people and adults with nicotine addiction/dependence from tobacco smoking and vaping (including through use of therapeutic vapes). Participants may complete a 10-15 minute survey or an interview (up to 30 mins). Survey participants can enter a draw to win one of five $50 gift vouchers and interview participants each receive a $70 gift voucher. Findings will help shape future resources and support for health professionals working in nicotine addiction/dependence.
University of Technology Sydney invites General Practitioners (GP’s) to participate in a 30-45 minute interview to understand their experiences of the barriers and facilitators to implementing effective behaviour change strategies for culturally and linguistically diverse cancer survivors (CALD). GP’s will receive a $150 Woolworths gift card as reimbursement for their time.
Women recovering from breast cancer commonly experience long term side effects of their diagnosis and treatment, such as fatigue, cognitive changes, difficulties getting back to work, lymphoedema and mood changes. Allied health practitioners are able to assist with these challenges, however, women are dependent on their GP recognising their problems and being able to refer on to the appropriate allied health practitioner. As a first step to understanding this issue the University of Sydney is inviting GPs to complete an online survey about their practice in supporting women with breast cancer. Any GP can participate by going to the online link below.
Monash University is hosting two-hour evidence-based workshop, codesigned by and for Gippsland practitioners and researchers, aimed at identifying and addressing racism in Gippsland. Health and community practitioners working in partnership with families from diverse cultural backgrounds are invited to attend this in-person workshop and participate in an evaluation of this pilot workshop. Please note that participation in the evaluation is entirely voluntary – participants can choose to take part in the training and not the interview.
Please help the University of Melbourne learn how the Australian mental health workforce can be better equipped to support Muslim clients bereaved by suicide by completing an online survey which takes 10-15 minutes. In this survey, we will ask about your knowledge and confidence in supporting people bereaved by suicide, including those from Islamic backgrounds. The survey also explores your training needs and suggestions to shape the suicide postvention training.
You can participate if you are a mental health care provider in Australia (i.e. psychologist, psychotherapist, counsellor, psychiatrist, social worker, nurse, GP, etc), based in Australia and have at least 2 years of professional practice with any client.
At the end of the survey, you can provide your email address using a separate link to receive updates about the study and to enter a draw to win one of ten $30 gift vouchers.
Join EASSI-PC, a GP-led national initiative to improve antimicrobial stewardship in Australia.
We are conducting a national webinar series on antibiotic use in primary care. Our first session will explore key updates in the 2025 Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic chapter, with a focus on the management of urinary tract infections, community-acquired pneumonia, and skin and soft tissue infections.
Participants will gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in antibiotic prescribing guidance and discover the practical implications of these updates for everyday patient care.
During the session, you will have the opportunity to engage in a live Q&A with editors of the Therapeutic Guidelines (TG), leading GP opinion leaders and infectious diseases (ID) physicians.
Guest speakers include Professor Nigel Stocks (GP), Ms Maeve O’Sullivan (Pharmacist TG), Professor Joshua Davis (ID physician), Professor Kirsty Buising (ID physician), and Professor Parker Magin (GP).
EASSI-PC is a collaboration between Bond University, the University of Melbourne, the University of Newcastle, and The University of Adelaide.
Monash University invites you to complete a ten minute online anonymous survey and the opportunity to nominate into a 30-60
minute face-to-face or online interview about your needs and interests in rural health research. By better understanding your needs, rural academics in rural clinical schools and rural universities will be more able to tailor appropriate strategies to support rural health research capacity building in the regions.
The paradigm of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is changing, with our understanding of transmission and treatment rapidly evolving due to recent research.
A randomised controlled trial by researchers at Monash University and Melbourne Sexual Health Centre (MSHC), published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine, has proven that treating an exclusive regular sexual partner (with a penis) at the same time as providing routine BV treatment, can significantly increase cure rates and reduce recurrence of BV.
At MSHC we are surveying clinicians involved in the management of BV, to better understand their perspectives on the use of partner treatment, specifically identifying any barriers or enablers to be able to guide implementation.
The ethics-approved survey is short and anonymous, with participants benefitting from direct access to links from the MSHC website, to guidelines and resources which support these changing recommendations.