PS311 – JCU NQ Social Worker Placement in General Practice Expansion (Townsville & Cairns) (Old ID 29007)

North Queensland Primary Health Network
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

The aim of this project is to research the benefits and challenges of social work practice in GP clinics to develop evidence-based pathways and integrated care options focused on improving holistic health outcomes for the community and in particular older people, people with chronic disease and first Nation people. This will be achieved by providing funding to GP clinics to hire and support social workers and social work students in their practice. The research will evaluate the project, document and examine the social work contributions and outcomes in GP, and investigate pathways for funding social work in GP.

Date

01 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2025

Project Type

GRANT

Keywords

Social work practice;Primary Health Care;Student placement;Evaluation

Funding Body

North Queensland Primary Health Network

Amount

430000

Project Team

Albert Kuruvila;Albert Kuruvila