Australian Rotary Health
25/1 Maitland Place, Norwest, NSW, 2153 PO Box 6161, Norwest, NSW, 2153 (02) 8837 1900 admin@arh.org.au www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au
3 CONTENTS About Us 4 2023 Funding Allocations 6 Donation Statistics 8 National Symposium 10 Who We Are 11 Our Structure 12 The Board 14 Research Committee 16 Administrative Staff 17 District Chairs 18 Honourable Representatives 20 Awards 22 Support Us 26 Friends & Companions 28 Lift the Lid Campaign 30 Promote Your Fundraiser 35 Our Funding 36 Getting Funded 37 Our Programs 38 Funding Partner Project Index 40 Mental Health Research Funding Mental Health Research Grants 44 Ian Scott PhD Scholarships 55 Postdoctoral Fellowships 62 General Health Research Funding Funding Partner PhD Scholarships 65 Programs Indigenous Health Scholarships 97 Rural Medical & Nursing Scholarships 105 Promotion & Communications 107
About Us
Australian Rotary Health (ARH) is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research within Australia. Alongside mental health research, we also provide funding into a broad range of general health areas, provide scholarships for rural medical and nursing students, as well as Indigenous health students. We are a project of the Rotary Districts of Australia supported by Rotary Clubs.
Our Vision
Is to be a catalyst for change by funding projects that improve the quality of life for all Australians.
Our Mission
Is to create better health for all Australians through improved education and advancements in knowledge through medical research. We support excellence in research in an effort to provide both preventative and curative solutions for a broad range of health conditions.
Our History
Australian Rotary Health was established as a charitable fund in 1981 by Rotarian PP Ian Scott and the Rotary Club of Mornington (VIC), to research the mystery of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Gaining acceptance from the Rotary District 982 (now 9820) for the project, the Rotary Club of Mornington discussed their vision at the Regional Rotary Institute in front of the current and past Rotary International officers. A Steering Committee was appointed and each Australian District accepted the concept.
Since fruition, with the generous support of Rotarians, Rotary Clubs and Rotary Districts, Australian Rotary Health has now funded over $52 million in research. Australian Rotary Health has since welcomed individual, commercial and government supporters.
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What We Do
Australian Rotary Health allocates its funding between four program categories; mental health research grants, general health research grants, rural medical and nursing scholarships, and Indigenous health scholarships.
Though we primarily provide funding into areas of health that do not readily attract funding, we also play a significant role in spreading awareness of mental health issues through our Lift the Lid campaign (see page 30 for more details).
Mental Health Research
Since the year 2000, Australian Rotary Health has focused its funding on mental health research. In 2012 this focus narrowed to the ‘Mental Health of Young Australians’, and in 2013 research projects focusing on the ‘Prevention of Mental Health’ were included. In 2023, we have begun funding research grants aimed at the mental health of children aged 0-12.
General Health Research
Australian Rotary Health engages with a variety of funding partners to provide research PhD scholarships. These projects encompass a broad range of general health areas including cancer, heart disease, children’s health, motor neuron disease, diabetes and more.
Rural Medical and Nursing Scholarships
Australian Rotary Health provides scholarships for medical and nursing students to undertake placements at a rural and remote health care service. Scholars experience what these facilities have to offer and provide an incentive to pursue a career in rural Australia upon graduation.
Indigenous Health Scholarships
We also provide scholarships to support Indigenous scholars to undertake tertiary training in nursing, physiotherapy, psychology, dentistry and other health-related degrees at university. These scholarships aim to overcome the barriers to tertiary study and qualification in Australian Indigenous populations.
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2023 Funding Allocation
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Research Project Grants
ARH provides these highly competitive grants every year in areas focusing on mental health. From 2023, our mental health research project grants will focus on the 0-12 year old age group. Each project is funded for up to 3 years ($70,000 p.a.).
Ian Scott PhD Scholarships
These mental health PhD scholarships were created in honour of the founder of ARH, the Late Ian Scott. Each PhD scholarship is funded for up to 3 years ($30,000 p.a.).
Postdoctoral Fellowships
These mental health postdoctoral fellowships were created in honour of the first four Chairmen of ARH; Royce Abbey, Geoffrey Betts, Colin Dodds and Bruce Edwards, to support researchers in their early career. Each current fellowship is funded for up to 3 years ($75,000 p.a.).
Funding Partner PhD Scholarships
These PhD scholarships are jointly funded by three parties; a Rotary Partner, University and Australian Rotary Health, to conduct research into any health area. Each scholarship is funded for up to 3 years ($30,000 p.a.).
Rural Medical Scholarships
ARH uses its rural medical scholarship program to create incentive for students to undertake at least one year of work placement in rural Australian communities. Each annual scholarship is worth $5,000.
Rural Nursing Scholarships
ARH uses its rural nursing scholarship programs to create incentive for students to undertake their final year of clinical placement in rural Australian communities. Each annual scholarship is worth $12,500.
Indigenous Health Scholarships
These yearly scholarships are awarded to Indigenous tertiary students as a way to support the barriers of tertiary study and qualification in Australian Indigenous populations. They are jointly funded by a Rotary Club or District and the State or Federal Government. Each scholarship is worth $5,000 per year.
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8 FACTS BOOKLET Donation Statistics Donations Across the Years Donations to Australian Rotary Health are collected in accordance to each financial year. See below for their accumulative donation sums from the last nineteen years. $0 $3M $2M $1M $1,321,874 $1,397,491 $1,764,601 $1,780,598 $2,294,859 $2,347,396 $1,931,887 $1,793,204 $2,137,603 $1,733,545 $2,389,749 $1,811,855 $1,851,542 $1,823,968 $2,170,191 $3,049,700 $1,387,510 $1,976,125 $2,097,239
9 Rotary Districts Accumulative Donations See below for their accumulative donation sums from all the Australian Rotary Districts. ABOUT US 9455 9465 9510 9560 9620 9640 9660 9705 9780 9830 9800 9810 9820 9790 9675 9685
National Symposium
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11 Who We Are WHO WE ARE Australian Rotary Health Directors Patrons District Chairs Life Members Ambassadors Members Research Committee Administration Staff Rotarians
Our Structure
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The Board
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Research Committee
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Administrative Staff
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Our Honourable Representatives
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Awards
2022 Recipient - Vicki Stewart
Vicki Stewart was the 2022 recipient of the Australian Rotary Health Medal for her amazing efforts initiating and promoting the Lift the Lid Walk for Mental Health.
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Awards for Research Excellence in Prevention
The Australian Rotary Health and the Alliance for the Prevention of Mental Disorders Awards (ARH/APMD) recognise excellence in research in theareaofpreventionofmentaldisorders.
2022 PhD Candidate Award - Dr Wan Sim
Dr Wan Sim from Monash University was presented the PhD Candidate Award in 2022 for her work on the development and evaluation of a tailored online parenting intervention to prevent clinical anxiety and depression in children. They received a certificate and a $1,000 prize.
2022 Early Career Researcher - Dr Mark Deady
Dr Mark Deady was presented the Early Career Researcher Award in 2022 for his work on improving access to evidence-based prevention and early intervention through digital technology, particularly in vulnerable high-risk workforces. They received a certificate and a $1,500 prize.
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-Career Researcher Award - Dr Aliza Werner-Seidler
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ARH Mental Health Impact Award
Australian Rotary Health sponsors an annual award for knowledge dissemination through the Society for Mental Health Research (SMHR). The award is given to a person who has shown outstanding service in the promotion of evidence-based interventions, implementing them into practice or making the public more aware of their existence.
Research has produced a large body of evidence-based knowledge about effective treatments. However, many who would benefit from these treatments are often unable to access them as they are not made routinely available
Open to all clinicians, researchers, consumers and organisations, the awardee is given a plaque and expenses of attending and presenting their research at the annual SMHR meeting. The winner is available to addressRotarymeetingsinthe12monthsafteraccepting the award.
Due to the postponement of the SMHR Conference, the Australian Rotary Health Impact Award was not awarded in 2021 or 2022.
Past Recipients
2008 - Professor Helen Christensen and Kathy
2009 - Professor Perminder Sachdev
2010 - Betty Kitchener AM
2012 - Professor Jan Copeland
2013 - Dr MarieYap
2014 - Dr Lexine Stapinski
2015 - Professor Eoin Killackey
2016 - Dr Christina Marel
2017 - Dr Cath Chapman
2018 - Dr Sally Hunt
2019 - Dr Laura Hart
2020 Recipient - Dr Justin Chapman
Dr Justin Chapman lead a multi-centre randomised controlled trial of interventions to promote physical activity in adults with mental illness.
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Support Us
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Friends & Companions
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29 SUPPORT US Friend Companion Gold Companion Ruby Companion Emerald Companion Diamond Companion Silver Friend Platinum Friend Diamond Friend $100 $500 $1,000 $2,000 $2,500 $5,000 $10,000 $20,000 $50,000 $100,000 $100,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 Bronze Friend Research Companion (3 years) Distinguished Research Companion (10 years) Perpetual Research Companion (perpetual)
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LIFT THE LID CAMPAIGN Promote Your Fundraiser
Our Funding
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Getting Funded
These scholarships can be up to 3 years. Each scholarship is jointly funded by a Rotary Partner, the University of which the candidate conducts their research and ARH (see below).
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Funding Partner Project Index
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Mental Health Research Projects
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General Health Research Projects
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Indigenous Health Scholarships (2022)
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Medical Scholarships (2023) Rural Nursing Scholarships (2023)
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Australian Rotary Health
25/1 Maitland Place, Norwest, NSW, 2153 PO Box 6161, Norwest, NSW, 2153 (02) 8837 1900 admin@arh.org.au www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au