Jean Hailes

Overview

This grant opportunity will contribute to the implementation of the National Women’s Health Strategy 2020–2030 (the Strategy) which outlines Australia’s national approach to improving health outcomes for all women and girls, particularly those at greatest risk of poor health. Five priority areas are identified in the Strategy: 1. maternal, sexual and reproductive health;  2. healthy ageing;  3. chronic conditions and preventive health;  4. mental health; and  5. health impacts of violence against women and girls. The aim of this grant opportunity is to undertake research and educate health professionals and consumers in the prevention, early detection and management of diseases affecting women including information on the prevention of chronic disease. The objectives of this grant opportunity are to: • increase the community’s awareness, knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to women’s health; • improve the quality of service provision within the sector including to priority population groups; and • promote health research related to women’s health matters across the health sector and in policy development. The intended outcomes are to: • identify and address women’s health issues by education and providing information for women and health professionals; • improve women’s health across the life course; • improve women’s access to vital health information, regardless of the location in Australia; and • reduce the incidence of preventable mortality and morbidity caused by health inequalities and specific women’s population group health issues. To view the grant opportunity documents, please select the red "Grant Opportunity Documents" button on the left-hand side.