Take part in local research, surveys or studies currently happening across the region.
View a range of local surveys and studies you can get involved in below.
If you have any questions or would like to share a new research opportunity, please contact research@coordinare.org.au.
You are invited to participate in a national research project conducted as part of a PhD project at Deakin University exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently being integrated into the Australian Public Health and Health Promotion workforce. This study aims to identify the tools being used and the readiness of the sector for digital transformation to help inform future education and training.
Treatable Traits for Asthma Management in Pregnancy (TTAP) is a research study led by Wollongong Hospital and the University of Newcastle, exploring how additional health factors affect asthma during pregnancy.
Women aged 18+ with asthma who are 12 to under 17 weeks pregnant may be eligible. The study includes three flexible visits during pregnancy, with a $20 e‑gift voucher provided at each visit.
Researchers from UNSW are leading a study exploring how lifestyle changes can improve cognitive function and lower the risk of dementia.
The free lifestyle intervention will run for 12 weeks. Participants will have access to an
online educational course about dementia risk factors, and may also receive brain training activities, consultations with health professionals, and behaviour change support.
Take part in the research study titled "NEWBORN GENomic SEQuencing in screening: Therapy Ready and Information for Life," also known as the TRAIL study.
The TRAIL study is exploring the use of Genomic Newborn Bloodspot Screening (gNBS) as a complement to routine Newborn Screening Programmes.
GPs are invited to take part in a research study trialling a digital waitlist support package for adolescents experiencing delays in accessing mental health care.
The study includes a GP-led training workshop and aims to support young people aged 14–17 during wait times.
Participants may receive up to $250 for taking part.
📧 whilewewait@flinders.edu.au to express your interest
Black Dog Institute is embarking on a project to better understand these challenges and develop practical, evidence-based supports for nurses and midwives. By taking part in this survey, you'll help us understand the true prevalence and drivers of mental health challenges in your profession, identify the supports that nurses and midwives actually need and develop practical, effective mental health interventions tailored to your workplace reality
GPs are encouraged to share a Macquarie University study evaluating an online decision aid for endometriosis. Eligible adults (18+) will complete surveys over six months and receive a $50 gift card.
Researchers working with Professor Kaarin Anstey at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and The University of New South Wales (UNSW) are conducting a project aimed at exploring attitudes and opinions of clinicians and practice staff on the implementation of dementia risk assessment, and an online dementia risk assessment tool (CogDrisk) in primary care settings.
The study would involve either an hour-long online focus group or interview, to the preference of the GP, practice nurse, or practice manager.
Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) are inviting Australia-based General Practitioners (GPs) to take part in a brief study exploring ways to better support people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds living with or beyond cancer.
This study aims to understand the barriers and facilitators GPs experience when implementing behaviour change strategies to support CALD patients affected by cancer. Insights from this research will help inform future programs and resources designed to improve culturally appropriate cancer care in general practice.
Survivorship after sepsis is a national healthcare priority with more than 70% of sepsis survivors (45 and up) readmitted to hospital within 1-year post-discharge.
The survey aims to identify what post-sepsis services exist within the Australian health system.
We want to hear from health staff who know of health services that provide:
If you have any questions, please email sepsissupportstudy@georgeinstitute.org.au
You can find out more about the SEPSIS SUPPORT research program here.
The University of Sydney is seeking general practitioners (GPs) to take part in a research project exploring how GPs discuss climate-related health risks with patients.
The study aims to better understand current practices, challenges, and support needs in providing advice on environmental and climate-related health impacts such as heatwaves, air quality, and extreme weather events.
We are interested in hearing from GPs regardless of whether you currently discuss these issues in your practice.
A Zoom interview (up to 45 minutes) at a time that suits you
An opportunity to contribute to research that may help shape future GP support, education, and policy
GPs currently practising in Australia
Participants will receive a reimbursement for their time.
Researchers from the University of Melbourne are running an online survey about health professionals’ experiences of ADHD identification, diagnosis, and treatment in Australia. We are looking for responses from both ADHD specialists and general health professionals.
To participate in this study, you will need to be:
This survey expires 31/12/2025
The General Practice Academic Unit at UOW has launched the Primary Care Research and Education Network (PCREN) to support medical student education and practice-based research in primary care.
PCREN provides access to research updates, medical education resources, events, and opportunities for collaboration via its Microsoft Teams platform and regular email updates.
Replacing the Illawarra Southern Practice Research Network (ISPRN), PCREN continues to build research capacity in primary care and support clinicians supervising students in practice settings.
If you are interested in becoming a member or would like further information, please contact gsm-research@uow.edu.au.
Supporting Healthy Futures research trial to improve the implementation of annual Health Checks for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients in mainstream general practices.
The research trial is now open for recruitment.
They are seeking to recruit mainstream general practices who meet the eligibility criteria below:
General practices and doctors are invited to join the OPTIMAS-GP implementation trial of an intervention targeting the quality use of antibiotic prescribing for respiratory infections, funded by the Medical Research Futures Fund (ID: MRF2029531). Participation in all study aspects is reimbursed and GP training is CPD accredited. For details, click here to express interest and access the Participant Information Sheet (PIS). COORDINARE is supporting the University of Wollongong with this research project. Access the Medcast promotional video here.
Are you involved with decision-making about the adoption of digital technologies at your GP Clinic? We are interested in understanding the types of digital technologies you use in your GP practice, how decisions were made to use them at your clinic and how you evaluate them. This study involves completing an online survey, and if interested, an interview with one of our researchers from The University of Queensland. Those who complete the survey can opt to receive a benchmarking report about their clinic.
The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) is seeking participants for a study that will investigate the role certain genes may have in predicting which individuals might experience adverse events of special interest (AESI) after COVID-19 vaccination.
Participants who have had a COVID-19 vaccination and did not experience any serious adverse events are invited to submit a saliva sample via a self-collection kit for genetic analysis. The kits will be posted to participants at home and can be returned via reply-paid postage. Contact NCIRS for more information.
Researchers at the University of Wollongong are seeking GPs from across Australia to participate in a study investigating General Practitioner (GP) views of the use of information from general practice records for research in Australia. This project is part of a larger study examining how we can use general practice data for research in ways that the public, GPs and other stakeholders will find ethically justifiable and acceptable.
If you would like to take part in this study, please email Dr Heidi Green hgreen@uow.edu.au to register your interest.
Researchers from Bond University and the University of Newcastle as seeking General Practices to participate in a MRFF funded research project to improve health outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes. The project seeks to test integrating wearable devices within a diabetes self-care management plan. Wearable devices will measure blood glucose, blood pressure, and physical activity.
For more information and to register for the project click here.
Cardiometabolic diseases are among the most commonly managed conditions in primary care, affecting around a quarter of Australians 45+. Physical activity, including walking, aerobic and resistance training, is key. However, current physical activity prescriptions and programs can be undermined by low uptake and adherence.
The Physical Activity in Nature for Cardiometabolic Diseases in People Aged 45+ (PANDA) trial is seeking volunteers to take part in a focus group interview about your experiences of nearby natural settings and their capacity, opportunity and motivation to spend time there and reflect on barriers and potential remedies.
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