On behalf of Queensland’s Department of Health, ASHM will be administering the Queensland Sexual Health Research Fund. ASHM invites applications for funding to assist in improving the delivery of sexual health services, and support implementation of the Queensland Sexual Health Strategy 2016-21 and its associated action plans.
Organisations and researchers are invited to submit proposals that seek to address the drivers for, and barriers to, achieving optimal sexual health for all Queenslanders.
Proposals must demonstrate partnership arrangements with relevant service providers in a range of sectors including health, education and social services.
The Department of Health will disperse up to $1,065,000 through the Fund, over 3 financial years.
Consideration will be given to large grants of up to $100,000 (including GST) as well as smaller-scale grants. Preference will be given to innovative proposals which add to the body of knowledge and have direct relevance to enhancing service delivery in Queensland.
Round 3 of applications will open March 2nd 2020, closing April 17th 2020.
For more information please download the information guidelines, application form, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) above, or contact the Sexual Health Research Fund Administrator at SHRF@ashm.org.au
The Sexual Health Ministerial Advisory Committee Research Sub-Committee will assess and recommend applications for translational research which align with the priorities of the Strategy and associated action plans.
The priorities for the third round of grants are:
Innovative research proposals in alignment with the Sexual Health Strategy are encouraged. Topics that do not meet the priorities may be submitted. The project title and a summary of these applications will be submitted to the Research Sub-Committee who may exercise their discretion to view the application it its entirety.
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Lead investigator: Clare Nourse Project title: Management of syphilis in pregnant women and their newborn infants in Queensland 2014-2018: assessment and recommendations to optimise management and outcomes. Project description: This project aims to identify gaps and potential barriers to optimise management of syphilis, and will use this information to make recommendations to improve practice and optimise prevention of congenital syphilis. |
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Lead investigator: Amy Mullens Project title: Increasing capacity and capability of GPs to provide Hepatitis B testing and follow-up management for Chinese and Vietnamese community members. Project description: This project aims to assess current practices, clinical pathways, and resources available for hepatitis B testing and follow-up; as well as develop frameworks for a culturally responsive pilot program to ensure that patients and doctors are aware of, and uptake, these best practices. |
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Lead investigator: Lisa Fitzgerald Project title: Investigating sexual health trajectories of gender variant/sexually diverse young people to inform and enhance clinical pathways and care Project description: This project aims to assess current practices, clinical pathways, and resources available for hepatitis B testing and follow-up; as well as develop frameworks for a culturally responsive pilot program to ensure that patients and doctors are aware of, and uptake, these best practices. This project investigates the sexual health experiences and needs of gender variant,sexually diverse young people (GVSDYP) as well as their health trajectories to examine the role of personal communities in GVSDYP's health and wellbeing. |
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Lead investigator: A/Prof David Whiley Project title: Precision public health for enhanced syphilis management in Queensland Project description: Project aims to understand social and sexual networks driving infections, allowing for optimisation of precision and timeliness of interventions. |
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Lead investigator: Adina Piovesana Project title: Enhancing pathways, workforce and capacity for HAND (HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders) assessment for people living with HIV (PLHIV) throughout Qld-including regional Project description: Project aims to develop and improve referral pathways (including through the development of workforce development resources) and capacity for HAND-screening assessments. |
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Lead investigator: Judith Dean Project title: GoLoCypro: Titrating lowest effective dose of cyproterone acetate for treatment of transgender and gender diverse people who request feminising hormones Project description: Project aims to determine minimum effective dose (and identify a dose response gradient) to suppress testosterone production, leading to reduced side effects for people transitioning using androgen blockers. |
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Lead investigator: Jo Durham Project title: Reducing disparities for Australian culturally and linguistically diverse overseas-born people in relation to sexual health and blood-borne viruses: Queensland sub-study Project description: To develop recommendations for health promotion and public health initiatives that seek to improve STI and BBV outcomes for Queensland CaLD overseas-born people |
