The grant will fund up to two projects with a total combined value of $250,000 that focus on preventative care in primary care across any of the following themes:
- Addressing health inequity and access barriers to preventive care
- Prevention and early detection of chronic diseases
- Technology-enabled preventive care and digital health solutions
Funding of the grant is being provided through the Medibank Better Health Foundation and the RACGP’s Australian General Practice Research Foundation.
Medibank Group Medical Director Dr Shona Sundaraj welcomed the opportunity to partner again with the RACGP.
“Primary care is the foundation of the health system and we are delighted to support the critical role of GPs in supporting the health and wellbeing of every person in Australia,” she said.
“Medibank and the RACGP share a commitment to supporting evidence-based preventative care with real-world applications. This grant champions GP-led research in areas of some of the highest health need in our community.”
RACGP Vice President Dr Ramya Raman welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with the Medibank Better Health Foundation and urged researchers, health services and organisations to apply.
“This research grant is a positive step forward,” she said.
“The College has been at the forefront of promoting general practice research for more than 60 years, and despite the vital role that GPs and practice teams play in improving the lives of patients across the nation, general practice receives less than two per cent of our national medical research funding.
“Embracing new technologies with the potential to enhance patient care, figuring out how best to prevent and detect chronic diseases, and confronting the stubborn barriers holding back Australians from accessing this care are all worthy causes. There’s no substitute for the care you receive from a GP who knows you, and your history.”
For more information including grant details, eligibility and selection criteria, visit https://gpresearchfoundation.smartygrants.com.au/MBHF25. Expressions of interest close 4 April 2025.
About us:
About the Medibank Better Health Foundation
The Medibank Better Health Foundation was established in 2013 as the research foundation of Medibank. The foundation supports translational health research through partnerships and collaborations that benefit Medibank’s customers and all Australians.
About the Australian General Practice Research Foundation
As the philanthropic arm of the RACGP, the Australian General Practice Research Foundation is dedicated to supporting research that improves patient care, informs healthcare policy and guidelines, empowers our healthcare professionals, and builds healthier communities.
Contact details:
MEDIBANK:
Juliet Williams
Medibank
0439 763 856
juliet.williams@medibank.com.au
RACGP:
Media team: 03 8699 0992 /media@racgp.org.au |
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