At WentWest, we encourage research activities to support the Western Sydney community, workforce and inform our work as the Western Sydney Primary Health Network. We have a significant history of collaboration with a wide range of research organisations and other institutions.
Proposal Development
We understand that proposals may be at different levels of evolution ranging from conceptual to those that are fully evolved and simply seeking some form of endorsement or support. Our experience is that it is highly beneficial to engage with us early in the development of proposals so that we can potentially add insights relating to relevance to the Western Sydney community, our current research priorities and also how we can make any research mutually beneficial for all parties.
Research proposals should align with our Strategic Plan. We recommend researchers review our Research Strategy and Priorities presentation, giving consideration to our research priority areas and our goals relating to the research and evaluation activities we undertake.
Our research priority areas of focus are:
- System reform
- Patient Centered Medical Home and Healthcare Neighbourhood
- Digital care
- Chronic disease
- Mental health
- Vulnerable populations
Submissions should clearly identify how the proposed research:
- Supports the WentWest mission, our Strategic Plan objectives and research priorities
- Meets appropriate research standards
- Aligns with our Quadruple Aim
- Will benefit the general community and/or the health professional community.
All research will require approval by a properly constituted Human Research Ethics Committee. Where the proposed research involves Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples or communities, approval by the NSW Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council Research Ethics Committee will also be required.
You should also determine the nature of support or partnerships required for your research as this will help you clearly identify your requirements in your proposal.
Submitting Your Research Partnership or Promotion Request
The WentWest Strategic Research Framework guides our research approach, outlines our research priorities and our partnership principles. We recommend that anyone submitting a research request first review the WentWest Strategic Research Framework to ensure alignment with the Framework.
Timeline
- For research promotion requests, please allow 4 weeks from form submission
- For research partnership requests, please allow at least 2-3 months, depending on the nature of the request
Please submit your request using the Research Promotion and Partnership Request Submission Form.
After we have reviewed and assessed your request, you will receive an outcome from our research team.
Should you have any questions about this process, you may contact the WentWest research team at research@wentwest.com.au.
Useful Links
- WentWest planning resources, including the Needs Assessments and activity work plan
Progressing Health Now
Find out more about research in Western Sydney and how you can get involved.
