Improving Food Systems In Remote Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Communities For Better Food Security
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$292,639.00
Summary
The proposed project aims to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to develop and trial a monitoring and evaluation learning approach to improving the capacity of organisations and services to improve the food system and services they deliver, to provide an affordable and healthy food supply. This proposed research will contribute to building an evidence-base on effective strategies to improve food security for Indigenous people living in remote Australia.
The Better Environmental Health, Housing And Child Health Study (BEHHCH)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$287,321.00
Summary
Many Indigenous children experience poor growth and development. The proposed project will address this problem by introducing and testing system changes to create healthy living environments. The system changes will aim to tackle concurrently a number of the key underlying causes of poor child health through improving housing conditions and reducing environmental contamination. The lessons from this research should be relevant to many remote communities
Post Harvest Application Of Electro-stunning In A Commercial Setting, Sustainable Packaging Development And New Product Development To Increase Sustainability Of Australian Farmed Barramundi
Funder
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Funding Amount
$418,818.00
Summary
Commercial in confidence. To know more about this project please contact FRDC. Objectives: Commercial in confidence
Building Evidence-based Research And Practice In South East Asia: Impact On Pregnancy And Childbirth Care And Outcomes.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,354,337.00
Summary
Disorders related to pregnancy and childbirth are a major health issue in SE Asia. They represent one of the biggest health risk differences between the developed and developing world. By establishing a network of researchers and teachers of evidence-based health care across four SE Asian countries supported from Australia, this collaborative project aims to improve the clinical practice of treating pregnancy and childbirth related disorders and the health outcomes of mothers and infants in SE A ....Disorders related to pregnancy and childbirth are a major health issue in SE Asia. They represent one of the biggest health risk differences between the developed and developing world. By establishing a network of researchers and teachers of evidence-based health care across four SE Asian countries supported from Australia, this collaborative project aims to improve the clinical practice of treating pregnancy and childbirth related disorders and the health outcomes of mothers and infants in SE Asia.Read moreRead less
Improving Timely Diagnosis And Provision Of Best Care For Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander People Living With Dementia: A Cluster RCT
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,251,378.00
Summary
Dementia is 3-5 times more likely to occur amongst Aboriginal people. This study will examine the effectiveness of a multi-faceted intervention in helping Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services improve identification and care of people with dementia. The intervention includes clinical education, tools to prompt identification of cognitive impairment and clinical monitoring, routine feedback, and strategies to prompt adherence to clinical practice guidelines.
The Australasian Leukaemia And Lymphoma Group (ALLG) Trial Centre
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$790,000.00
Summary
Lymphoma, leukaemia and related cancers of the blood affect thousands of Australians, including children. The Australasian Leukaemia and Lymphoma Group, a network of clinical and laboratory haematologists, will integrate laboratory research to discover new approaches to treatment, with clinical trials to test the safety and effectiveness of the new treatments. This approach should accelerate the research and maximise patient and community benefits.