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Member Research Project Recruitment
A reference group for a rural disability research community of practice
Approving HREC: N/A – Approval Number: N/A
Study overview:
The ARHEN Rural Disability Research Community of Practice (CoP) is a group of 30 rural-based academics with a research interest in disability. Supported by the Australian Rural Health Education Network, the CoP includes researchers from across Australia.
We are seeking expressions of interest from people who live in rural areas and have lived experience of disability as either a person with a disability or a carer for someone who has a disability. We would like to develop a reference group of people who can co-design and guide the CoP about their research initiatives.
The reference group members would be asked to attend approximately 4 online meetings to discuss disability research in rural areas.
– You do not need to have any research experience to participate.
– You will be paid for your time and expertise.
– We will work with you to provide any accommodations or support you might need to participate.
Target population:
People who live in a rural area in Australia and identify as having a disability or are a carer for someone with a disability.
What does participation involve?
We are planning to hold 5 meetings between July and November, each lasting approximately 90 mins (with breaks). There is also some provision for preparation time before meetings.
At each meeting, we will discuss research initiatives that could benefit people with disabilities living in rural Australia.
We will pay for the time and expertise of our reference group. We will also work with you if you require support or accommodations to facilitate participation.
To participate please contact:
Luke Wakely – luke.wakely@newcastle.edu.au
The experiences of General Medical Practitioners or Paediatricians who work with patients on the NDIS
Approving HREC: University of Newcastle – Approval Number: H-2017-0425
Study overview:
We are seeking to interview general medical practitioners and paediatricians about their experiences supporting people from rural areas who access funding from the National Disability Insurance Scheme. We would like to interview them online or over the phone about their experiences supporting this group of patients. Interviews will take between 30- 60 minutes. This is an MD project in partnership with the University of Newcastle and the University of Notre Dame.
Target population:
Doctors who are general practitioners or paediatricians who support people from rural areas who access NDIS funding.
What does participation involve?
A interview either on the phoine or online about their experiences supporting this group of patients.
To participate please contact:
Luke Wakely – luke.wakely@newcastle.edu.au
The experience of physical activity following a hip fracture.
Approving HREC: University of Newcastle – Approval Number: H-2025-0184
Study overview:
We are seeking to interview people aged 65 years or older from rural areas who have experienced a hip fracture. We would like to talk to them about their experiences with physical activity before their fracture, during their treatment and after the fracture. This is a PhD study for a rural physiotherapist enrolled at the University of Newcastle.
Target population:
People from rural areas who are aged 65 years or older and have experienced a hip fracture.
What does participation involve?
Participate in up to three interviews about your physical activity associated with your hip fracture. Interviews can be online or over the phone.
To participate please contact:
Luke Wakely – luke.wakely@newcastle.edu.au
The lived experience of parenting a child diagnosed with a mobility issue
Approving HREC: University of Newcastle – Approval Number: 2019-0017
Study overview:
We are seeking to interview parents and carers of children with mobility issues who reside in rural areas of Australia. We would like to talk about their experiences accessing and using mobility equipment for their child. This project is an honours project for a final-year physiotherapy student and is a collaboration between the University of Newcastle and The Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
Target population:
Parents or carers of children with mobility issues who reside in rural parts of Australia
What does participation involve?
Online interview for approximately one hour with a member of the research team. Provision of some demographic information to provide context for the interview.
To participate please contact:
Luke Wakely – luke.wakely@newcastle.edu.au