The funding is part of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and is open to Australian researchers looking to test and develop new applications of existing wearable electronic devices.
By further understanding wearables and ensuring that they produce accurate results, it is hoped that digital solutions could enable individuals to better manage their own health and lifestyle as part of a coordinated care with their GP.
The Australian Government is committed to using digital information, as well as new health technologies and tools, to remotely deliver quality, convenient health care to Australians, regardless of location.
The grant opportunity is under the MRFF Primary Health Care Research Initiative. This Initiative provides AU$45m over nine years to enable or support an increase in Australia’s evidence base in primary health care through research to improve service delivery and patient outcomes and translate this knowledge into action.
The Government’s AU$20bn MRFF is a long-term, sustainable investment in Australian health and medical research helping to improve lives, build the economy and contribute to the sustainability of the health system.