This Research Grant Program 2024/25 to 2026/27 provides funding for research activity that will contribute to improving end of life and palliative care (EOLPC) services for patients, carers, and families in NSW.
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June 2025
What was approved
Approved for The University of Newcastle
The activity focuses on palliative care patients across all regions of NSW. It will test the stability and compatibility of commonly used medication combinations, aiming to support safer and more flexible prescribing. The findings will help reduce the need for daily syringe driver reloads, especially benefiting patients in remote, rural and regional areas where daily palliative care support is limited. This will improve patient comfort with home-based care.
$219,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2025Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
Hunter New EnglandAbout the grant
Applications approved
7
Applications received
24
End of Life and Palliative Care Research Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Invoices must be submitted by 15 June 2027More about End of Life and Palliative Care Research Grant Program
What was approved
Approved for University of New South Wales
The activity focuses on people with intellectual disability receiving palliative care within South Eastern Sydney LHD, and the professionals and carers who support them.
$590,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2025Location of the project
South Eastern SydneyLocation of the recipient
South Eastern SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
7
Applications received
24
End of Life and Palliative Care Research Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Invoices must be submitted by 15 June 2027More about End of Life and Palliative Care Research Grant Program
What was approved
Approved for University of Sydney
Project is for bereaved families and carers supported by Nepean Blue Mountains LHD palliative care services. Health staff and volunteers delivering this care will also benefit from improved systems and support. The District covers Penrith, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, and Lithgow (urban and semi-rural communities).
$400,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2025Location of the project
Nepean Blue MountainsLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
7
Applications received
24
End of Life and Palliative Care Research Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Invoices must be submitted by 15 June 2027More about End of Life and Palliative Care Research Grant Program
What was approved
Approved for University of Technology Sydney
The activity targets resettled refugee communities living in South Western Sydney LHD, with particular attention to those accessing or in need of end of life and palliative care services.
$299,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2025Location of the project
South Western SydneyLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
7
Applications received
24
End of Life and Palliative Care Research Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Invoices must be submitted by 15 June 2027More about End of Life and Palliative Care Research Grant Program
What was approved
Approved for University of Technology Sydney
Project will develop a culturally tailored support model for Arabic- and Chinese-speaking communities receiving end of life or palliative care. It will also support families, carers, and health professionals. Activity will focus on four clinical sites in South Western Sydney LHD and Sydney LHD, two areas with high cultural and linguistic diversity.
$596,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2025Location of the project
South Western SydneyLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
7
Applications received
24
End of Life and Palliative Care Research Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Invoices must be submitted by 15 June 2027More about End of Life and Palliative Care Research Grant Program
What was approved
Approved for University of Technology Sydney
Project targets palliative care trainees from across all NSW local health districts. Patients, families, and carers will also benefit, from receiving care informed by improved clinician communication.
$136,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2025Location of the project
AllLocation of the recipient
SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
7
Applications received
24
End of Life and Palliative Care Research Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Invoices must be submitted by 15 June 2027More about End of Life and Palliative Care Research Grant Program
What was approved
Approved for University of Wollongong
The activity focuses on patients in acute care settings with end of life or palliative care needs, particularly those with life-limiting conditions other than cancer. Health professionals and care teams will also benefit from earlier identification and improved referral systems. The study will be conducted across three networks: Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD (two hospitals), South Eastern Sydney LHD (two hospitals), and St Vincent’s Health Network (two wards).
$496,000 was approved by
Minister for HealthDate approved
June 2025Location of the project
Illawarra Shoalhaven, South Eastern SydneyLocation of the recipient
Illawarra Shoalhaven, South Eastern SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
7
Applications received
24
End of Life and Palliative Care Research Grant Program
Agency funding this grant
NSW HealthProgram term
Invoices must be submitted by 15 June 2027More about End of Life and Palliative Care Research Grant Program