Australians eat far more salt than is good for their health and the need to reduce salt is well recognized. This project brings together government, industry and scientists in a new, nationwide initiative to reduce the amount of salt eaten by Australians. The project will measure levels of salt in the diet, identify the main foods it comes from and put in place a comprehensive plan to reduce it. Effectiveness will be closely monitored through repeat surveys done over five years
Sydney Epilepsy Incidence Study To Measure Illness Consequences (SEISMIC)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$694,067.00
Summary
Epilepsy is common, costly and neglected. This study is a prospective cohort study of newly diagnosed cases of epilepsy and aims to fill clinical, psychosocial and economic knowledge gaps in epilepsy. The network will use this new evidence for policy recommendations and strategic plans, for health systems and guidelines to improve efficiency and care and to enlighten community-based support programs, education, driving and workplace legislation. This study was developed by a health service, Epil ....Epilepsy is common, costly and neglected. This study is a prospective cohort study of newly diagnosed cases of epilepsy and aims to fill clinical, psychosocial and economic knowledge gaps in epilepsy. The network will use this new evidence for policy recommendations and strategic plans, for health systems and guidelines to improve efficiency and care and to enlighten community-based support programs, education, driving and workplace legislation. This study was developed by a health service, Epilepsy Action, Epilepsy Society of Australia and the George Institute.Read moreRead less
National Research Partnership To Improve Primary Health Care Performance And Outcomes For Indigenous Peoples
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,625,617.00
Summary
This Partnership will 1) investigate the variation in the quality of care in Aboriginal primary health care services in participating jurisdictions; 2) explore the factors which underlie variation in quality of care; 3) examine strategies that have been useful in improving the quality of care; and 4) use the findings from 2 and 3 above to support efforts to strengthen the quality of primary care at a local, regional and national level with a view to improving the health of Indigenous Australians