Achieving Better Mental Health For Maltreated Children: Translating Population Data Into Policy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$522,706.00
Summary
This project uses linked population data to determine (a) the earliest indicators of risk of harm, and (b) mental health outcomes and health-care costs associated with children receiving child protection services, in partnership with the NSW department of Family and Community Services. The findings will ensure timely and effective responses to the most vulnerable children to mitigate adverse mental health and other outcomes associated with early life adversity.
Biomonitoring Early Life Exposure To Plastic Products In Australia And Assessing Health Consequences.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$405,231.00
Summary
The World Health Organisation states that the health impacts of toxic chemical exposure, including plastics, during early life are a modern research priority. Of potential concern, two plastic product sets – phthalates and phenols may be linked to adverse neurodevelopmental consequences. This project aims to provide greater clarity on exposure levels, determinants and health consequences of early life plastic exposure among modern Australian children and accelerate proactive policy responses.
Pathways To Better Health And Education Outcomes For Tasmania’s Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$593,173.00
Summary
For far too many of these children, a poor start predicts a poor future. This is especially true for Tasmanian children who live in amongst the most disadvantaged circumstances in Australia. This project will follow 12,000 Tasmanian children through early childhood services from birth to age five to find out if services are meeting their needs. The information will be used to improve services and improve the health and education of all Tasmanian children.
Improving The Developmental Outcomes Of Northern Territory Children: A Datalinkage Study To Inform Policy And Practice In Health, Family Services And Education
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$952,358.00
Summary
The project uses linked de-identified administrative data sets to study the developmental trajectories of NT children. It investigates the complex interplay of life circumstances including health status, early developmental assessments and demographic data - both individual and community level - all of which influence outcomes including school attendance, performance and retention.
Developing And Implementing Systems To Optimise Treatment, Care And Support Among People Diagnosed With HIV
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,021,439.00
Summary
Immediate treatment of people diagnosed with HIV infection has become a key public health intervention, based on recent evidence confirming treatment suppresses the virus to undetectable levels, and effectively eliminates the risk of transmission to sexual partners. Our partnership will identify and address barriers to accessing specialist HIV care and starting treatment among people recently diagnosed with HIV, and will contribute to Australia’s goal of ending HIV transmission by 2020.
PREDICT Outcomes To Inform Services For Children With Cerebral Palsy
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$802,673.00
Summary
Every 15 hours a new child is born with Cerebral Palsy (CP). CP is due to an early static brain injury however physical problems can progress. Our PREDICT program will examine early measures of brain structure and motor development combined with growth, nutrition, physical activity, cognition, communication, participation, quality of life outcomes at 8 years and relate these to the costs of health care. These prediction models will inform the timing of early interventions, appropriate service pr ....Every 15 hours a new child is born with Cerebral Palsy (CP). CP is due to an early static brain injury however physical problems can progress. Our PREDICT program will examine early measures of brain structure and motor development combined with growth, nutrition, physical activity, cognition, communication, participation, quality of life outcomes at 8 years and relate these to the costs of health care. These prediction models will inform the timing of early interventions, appropriate service provision and projected costs of health care.Read moreRead less
New Technology For New Mums - A Pragmatic Trial Of Web-Based Support For Mothers Of Young Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$916,717.00
Summary
"New Technology for New Mums" is a research project to test the effectiveness of a combined nurse and internet-based support service for carers of infants from 4 weeks to 18 months.
Child Health And Development: A South Australian Data Linkage Study
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$283,934.00
Summary
Children’s healthy development is important for their readiness to learn, academic achievement at school, and for their future health and economic capability. This study links whole-of-population administrative data from nine different government sources, and data collected as part of a natural experiment evaluating the effects of the South Australian Family Home Visiting program to inform policy and service delivery in child health and development in South Australia.
STROKE123: A Collaborative, National Effort To Monitor, Promote And Improve The Quality Of Stroke Care In Hospitals And Patient Outcomes.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,261,292.00
Summary
Stroke is a major public health issue in Australia. This Better Health Initiative partnership project is designed to rigorously evaluate a methodology to improve the monitoring and use of data for stroke, as well as an intervention to address evidence-practice gaps for essential interventions known to have a direct association with patient outcomes. The findings will provide a platform for national roll-out of appropriate and enhanced data collection solutions linked to an effective model for im ....Stroke is a major public health issue in Australia. This Better Health Initiative partnership project is designed to rigorously evaluate a methodology to improve the monitoring and use of data for stroke, as well as an intervention to address evidence-practice gaps for essential interventions known to have a direct association with patient outcomes. The findings will provide a platform for national roll-out of appropriate and enhanced data collection solutions linked to an effective model for improving clinical care and outcomes of stroke.Read moreRead less