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Media releases

2020

HCF Research Foundation opens applications for research grants to advance healthcare delivery in Australia
1 July 2020

2019

HCF invests an additional $1 million in research to ensure Australians receive the right care in the right setting
28 November 2019

HCF Research Foundation commits over $1 million to health services research
2 April 2019

HCF Research Foundation calls for expression of interest
15 May 2019

2018

HCF Research Foundation calls for expressions of interest from health services researchers
16 May 2018

HCF invests over 1 million dollars in research grants to address prevalent healthcare issues
6 March 2018

2017

HCF Research Foundation calls for expressions of interest for health services research funding
19 May 2017

HCF welcomes government funding for Prevention Partnership
10 May 2017

HCF Research Foundation grants additional $1 million to improve health outcomes in Australia
28 March 2017

2016

Technological innovation wins in HCF Research Foundation and RACGP Annual Research Grants
9 August 2016

Innovative partnership to deliver improved patient outcomes
2 May 2016

Programs aimed at reducing health care errors & improving patient safety receive funding
5 April 2016

2015

HCF Research Foundation and RACGP fund innovative General Practice research in chronic disease management
31 August 2015

HCF Foundation - funded study to improve care for hospitalised dementia patients
28 APril 2105

2014

HCF Research Foundation and The George Institute embark on partnership to address health research shortfall
18 November 2014

HCF Research Foundation joins with RACGP to fund innovative GP research
1 September 2014

The HCF Research Foundation awards more than $2 million for health services research projects
19 March 2014

2013

$20 million investment in chronic disease prevention to benefit Australians
4 September 2013

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