Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0987055

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DP0987055

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Isolation, illness and the Internet: Exploring the possibility of a second life for sufferers of ME. Chronic illnesses affect not only the suffering parties but also the general population by draining the workforce and increasing the burden on our social support systems. This study addresses our national priority of Promoting and Maintaining Good Health by analysing the support structures that are available for those who face isolation resulting from chronic illnesses. It will strengthen this fabric by creating and piloting a virtual forum which will have direct, meaningful effects beyond the reaches of the study. The transnational nature of the research will enhance Australia's international profile in the area, forging links and improving information sharing regarding the use of the Internet to manage chronic illnesses.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 2009

End Date: 12-2014

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $236,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Cultural Studies Not Elsewhere Classified | Communication And Media Studies | Communication and Media Studies |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Health and support services not elsewhere classified |

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