Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government has announced an A$3m ($1.89m) investment in its End of Life and Palliative Care Research Grant Program.
The funding aims to improve health outcomes for patients with end-of-life and palliative care needs by turning research projects into practical benefits and fostering collaboration between organisations.
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Eligible agencies can receive up to A$300,000 for smaller research projects over three years, as well as up to A$600,000 for larger-scale research.
NSW health minister Ryan Park said: “The Minns Labor Government is committed to improving the comfort and experience of people with life-limiting illnesses during what is an extremely challenging time for patients and their families.
“I am proud to announce this initiative, which reaffirms our commitment and aims to translate projects into tangible benefits for people with end-of-life and palliative care needs in NSW.”
The research will focus on priority areas such as pharmacological and non-pharmacological patient management, collaborative care models, inclusive care for diverse communities, and psychosocial support for grief and bereavement.
A competitive application process will be carried out to select which research projects will be given funding.
NSW medical research minister David Harris said: “I am pleased our government is committing funding for research and innovation that is so critical to improving the experiences of palliative care and end-of-life patients and the community.
“Importantly, these priority research areas have been informed through extensive consultation with the NSW palliative care sector, including clinicians, policy managers, academics and advocacy groups.”
The NSW government is also providing A$750,000 of funding for upgrades to hospitals and health facilities in Scone, Muswellbrook and Dungog.
This funding is part of a wider investment of almost A$12m in 61 projects under the Regional Health Minor Works Program.
