The OPTIMISE project: Collaborative improvement of primary health care delivery to the Australian refugee community [ 2016 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Grant Russell (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Virginia Lewis ,  Prof Graham Meadows ,  Prof Helena Teede ,  Prof Mark Harris

Brief description Identifying and addressing the health needs of refugees arriving in Australia can be difficult amidst current primary care system limitations. Our team will build the capacity of frontline health services for providing comprehensive, evidence-based care to this vulnerable community, while addressing system gaps in health service access and coordination. Our framework for effective, practical and sustainable primary health care delivery will improve health outcomes for refugees nationally.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,053,913.87

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health