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Research opportunities for nurses, midwives and nurse practitioners working in primary health care.
- Are you a primary health care nurse involved in ordering or managing clinical supplies?
- Primary care nurses and chronic pain management in Australia
- Help shape research priorities for in-home aged care in Australia
- Improving health outcomes for people with intellectual disability
- Seeking GP Practice Managers to participate in a national research program
- Improving the mental health of nurses and midwives in NSW
- Shape the future of nursing in the primary care team
- Exploring autonomy and responsibility in primary health care nursing
- Are you a rural or remote clinician who has supported people experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV)?
- Would you like to understand the role weather plays in your life?
- MyMedicare - experiences of primary care nurses with this voluntary patient enrolment scheme
- Join the EMPOWER-SMS-GP trial
Are you a primary health care nurse involved in ordering or managing clinical supplies?
We're looking for primary health care nurses with experience ordering, managing, or overseeing clinical supplies. This UniSQ PhD study explores how digital tools can improve supply chain safety in GP and primary care settings — and your experience is exactly what we need.
Fully online. Two short Zoom interviews. Ethics approved: UniSQ HREC ETH2025-0991.
For more information or to express interest, visit research.mycelion.com.au/SHIQRecruit or email sean.smith@unisq.edu.au
Primary care nurses and chronic pain management in Australia
Knowledge and Challenges in Chronic Pain Management Among Primary Care Nurses: A Mixed-Methods Study
Chronic pain affects approximately one in five Australians and is commonly managed within primary care settings. Nurses play a vital role in supporting people living with chronic pain; however, little is currently known about their preparedness, challenges, and educational needs in this area. The findings from this study will help inform future workforce development initiatives and support strategies for primary care nurses.
This research is being led by Dr Emily Wang from the University of Southern Queensland and funded by Pain Nurses Australia. It has ethical approval from the University of Southern Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee (ETH2026-0136).
Survey link: redcap.unisq.edu.au/surveys/?s=XADC74AK34WKCL4N
Help shape research priorities for in-home aged care in Australia
Research Priorities for In-home Aged Care
Researchers from Monash University and Silverchain have partnered to identify research priorities for In-home Aged Care in Australia.
If you are receiving, working in, or passionate about in-home care, you are invited to participate in a short 10-30-minute survey. As a thank-you, participants will go into the draw to win one of 10 x $50 eGift Cards.
If you have any questions, would like a paper copy of the survey mailed to you, or would like support to complete the survey, please contact ncha.nacren@monash.edu or 03 9904 4822.
This study has been approved by Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee (MUHREC). Project title: Research priorities for Australian Home Care. Project ID: 50152
Improving health outcomes for people with intellectual disability
Bridge to Better Health
Bridge to Better Health is a primary care project improving preventive health care for people with intellectual disability. It supports general practice nurses through education, specialist nurse support, and improved use of annual health assessments. The project aims to increase health actions, reduce avoidable hospitalisations, and improve health equity for people with intellectual disability.
You are eligible to participate if you are:
- aged 18 or over
- currently employed as a practice nurse at a general practice
General practice staff can learn more about the project here: https://www.qceidah.com.au/research/bridge-to-better-health and express interest through this form: https://uniofqueensland.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bQxBAaynTQj8xdI
Seeking GP Practice Managers to participate in a national research program
Enhancing Digitaltech-Humanness in Australian Primary Care Clinics
Are you involved with decision-making about the adoption of digital technologies at your GP Clinic? We’re inviting GP Practice Managers and clinic leaders to join a 16‑week national trial of PC‑IMPROVE, a new tool designed to strengthen Digitaltech‑humanness in primary care. Complete two short surveys and receive an individualised clinic report, a comprehensive planning guide, and a benchmarking report comparing your progress with similar clinics. Help improve patient experience, staff wellbeing and practice performance by enhancing the balance between digital systems and human-centred care.
This research is being conducted with funding from the Australian Research Council, Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM), the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) and Inala Primary Care.
Don’t miss this chance to make a difference to the future of primary care.
Improving the mental health of nurses and midwives in NSW
Improving the mental health of nurses and midwives in NSW: Cohort Study
Black Dog Institute is embarking on a project to gain an understanding of the prevalence and risk factors of mental health for nurses and midwives in NSW and provide evidence-based interventions to promote mental health that are tailored to workers in this industry.
You are eligible to participate if you are:
- Aged 18 or above
- Currently employed as a nurse or midwife in NSW
- Can read and speak English
What’s involved?
- Eligible participants will be asked to complete 3 surveys over 3 years
- This survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.
Shape the future of nursing in the primary care team
OCEAN
OCEAN is a national multidisciplinary study that highlights the vital and often under-recognised role that we play within the primary care team.
By completing the Professional Profile (~10-20 minutes), designed by nurses, you have the opportunity to strengthen the story gathered in the Practice Profile to highlight your work and build the evidence to strengthen future nursing primary care reforms.
Exploring autonomy and responsibility in primary health care nursing
December 2025 – March 2026
We are looking to connect with primary healthcare nurses (ENs, RNs, CNs, NPs), that work in either rural and remote or urban areas and have worked for at least six months. We want to learn more about your experiences with professional autonomy and responsibility, how this has affected your work and scope of practice, and the factors that influence these.
If you’re interested in participating, you would be invited to join a one-on-one online interview that takes around 45-60 minutes. Everything that we discuss will be kept confidential and anonymous. No external parties will be notified of your participation.
By participating in this research, you will be contributing to the elevation and priorities of primary care nursing.
For more information or to express interest, contact Bailey Russell via email.
Are you a rural or remote clinician who has supported people experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV)?
IPV Project
August 2025
Calling rural clinicians with experience in IPV
We’re looking to connect with nurses and primary health care clinicians working in rural or remote areas who have experience supporting people affected by IPV. We want to learn more about your experiences, what’s worked well for you and what kind of support might help you in this important work.
If you’re interested, you’d be invited to join a one-on-one online interview that takes about an hour. Everything you share will be kept confidential and anonymous. As a thank you, we’ll give you a $50 gift voucher. Before the interview, we’ll have a quick phone chat to make sure you’re eligible.
For more information or to express interest, contact Dr. Kaara Ray Calma at IPVPHC@griffith.edu.au.
Would you like to understand the role weather plays in your life?
July 2025
A PhD candidate at La Trobe University is looking for Filipino nurses living in Victoria to take part in his research project.
If you are interested in working together with other Filipino nurses living in Victoria to get a better understanding of how the weather in your new area of living affects your life and how you can adjust to it, we would like to invite you to participate in this study.
If you moved to regional Victoria within the last three years and would like to take part, please email Oliver Frick.
MyMedicare - experiences of primary care nurses with this voluntary patient enrolment scheme
June 2025
Macquarie University are conducting an evaluation of the implementation of MyMedicare.
We are inviting primary care nurses to share their experience to date via a 30-minute interview completed online, by phone or in person.
Your insights will help improve how the program works for everyone.
To participate, please contact: Dr Maha Pervaz-Iqbal E: maha.iqbal@mq.edu.au
Join the EMPOWER-SMS-GP trial
Make a Difference for Breast Cancer Survivors
We invite your general practice to participate in this NHMRC-funded randomised controlled trial supporting breast cancer survivors. The trial is being conducted in collaboration with Breast Cancer Network Australia, McGrath Foundation, and Cancer Council NSW.
Contact: Dr Nashid Hafiz – nashid.hafiz@sydney.edu.au or Dr Anna Singleton – anna.singleton@sydney.edu.au
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