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Primary Health Care Research Evaluation and Development Program
The GGT UDRH's Primary Health Care Research Evaluation and Development (PHCRED) program includes the Research Capacity Building Initiative (RCBI) and the Researcher Development Program (RDP). The RCBI aims to increase both research capacity and activity amongst primary health care provider groups and support groups in the Greater Green Triangle region. It does this in a number of innovative and sustainable ways, which give researchers opportunities participate in an education and training program, financial support and mentorship through provision of a research bursaries and access to a wide range of research resources.
The GGT UDRH's Researcher Development Program (RDP) aims to develop the primary health care research and evaluation capacity of a primary health care worker appointed to the program.
The GGT UDRH's PHCRED program is supported through input and advice from local and state-wide Advisory Committees. The local committee is composed of representatives from a range of primary health care disciplines and organisations within the Greater Green Triangle region. The PHCRED Statewide Advisory Committee is a collaboration between the GGT UDRH's PHCRED program and similar programs that run in South Australia and the Northern Territory.
The PHCRED Team
Professor James Dunbar, Director GGT UDRH and Program Director PHCRED: James has overall responsibility for both the RCBI and RDP programs and sets, in consultation with the PHCRED team, the strategic direction of the program each year. Read more about James' roles with the GGT UDRH and his research interests
Dr Michael Coates, Deputy Director (Warrnambool Campus GGT UDRH), Senior Research Fellow and Program Coordinator PHCRED: Michael manages the RCBI and RDP, which includes the planning, execution and supervision of associated research bursary projects, mentorship of novice researchers and the delivery of an education and training program for early- to mid-career researchers. Read more about Michael's role with the PHCRED program and other research projects, or contact him by email Michael Coates, or phone 03 5563 3565
Dr Mark Morgan, Senior Research Fellow with the RCBI: Mark plays an active role in advising and mentoring PHCRED bursary holders and UDRH staff. He is also currently involved with the True Blue project, which is examining models of collaborative care for depression in patients with type 2 diabetes and/or coronary heart disease. Read more about Mark's work and research interests, or contact him by email Mark Morgan
Andrea Hernan, Research Assistant with the RDP: Andrea started with the RDP in February 2008 and has been learning about research through her involvement with a number of the Department's research projects. Read more about Andrea's role as the RDP, or contact her by email Andrea Hernan, or phone 03 5563 3505
Liz Jackway, Administration Assistant with the PHCRED program: Liz has worked with the PHCRED program since it's inception at the GGT UDRH, and is an invaluable team member who assists with coordination of all PHCRED events, reporting requirements and the like. Contact Liz by email Liz Jackway, or phone 03 5563 3526
Grant Details
Funding Body: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing under the PHCRED Strategy
Chief Investigator: Professor James Dunbar (GGT UDRH, Flinders University & Deakin University)
Total Funding (2009): $240,000
Total Funding (2004-2008): $1,382,670
For more information on this project contact Dr Michael Coates