South Western Sydney PHN is committed to establishing partnerships and supporting local researchers and other relevant stakeholders in our region to conduct innovative, high quality, ethical primary care research.
Research (and evaluation) is vital in building the evidence base we need to commission new services and transform existing services to improve the health outcomes of people living in South Western Sydney.
Scroll down to find out about applying for research support or requesting assistance to promote your research project.
Did you know; Australian men are more likely to develop chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes in comparison to women, or that rates of these conditions are particularly high in the South-Western Sydney region?
Partnered with the Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity
HeLP- GP randomised trial will test a combination of mobile health and telephone coaching provided to overweight and obese patients to assist them to improve their diet, increase the level of physical activity they undertake, and generally improve their health.
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NB. To be considered for research support from SWSPHN requests must be in writing, using the Research Proposal Form below. Completion and submission of this form is necessary for the progression of your proposal.
For more information about the process or support with the online form, please contact the research team.
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Research is one of the most important means by which we can pioneer innovation in primary health care in South Western Sydney. By establishing a research policy, SWSPHN can manage the multiple requests it receives for support and participation in research.