NSW SDPR Implementation Research Workshop Next Steps
Following on from the successful SDPR Implementation Research Workshop on 24th June, we are now calling for nominations by individuals who wish to participate in the further development of the implementation research projects generated through the workshop.
Overview of Process
Investigator Nominations open on 8th July and close on 20th July 2026
- Nominations for Lead Investigator and Co-Investigators
Proposal EOI open on 4th August and close on 31st August 2026
- Individual proposals submitted to ACI
ACI Confirmation late September 2026
- ACI confirms which projects will move forward
Step 1 – Investigator Nomination Process
Participants are invited to complete a short survey to indicate whether they wish to nominate as a Lead Investigator or Co-Investigator (or both).
You may nominate to:
- Act as the Lead Investigator for one or more projects;
and/or
- Join the project team as a Co-Investigator.
Nominations are now open and close on Monday 20th July 2026
Please note, completing this form does not guarantee selection as a Lead Investigator or Co-Investigator. It is intended to help identify interest and facilitate the formation of multidisciplinary teams.
Following the close of the nomination process, the Workshop Secretariat will review nominations and assist with the formation of project teams. Once Lead Investigators and teams have been confirmed, the Lead Investigator will be invited to prepare a 2-page partnership proposal for consideration by the Agency for Clinical Innovation.
Step 2 – Expressions of Interest
Proposal EOI’s will open on 4th August 2026 (details will be sent via email).
Project Summaries
These projects have been ordered by ranking (ranked 1 – 7).
Project Title: Actioning the SDPR to enable a learning health system across NSW Health
Project Title: Understanding what drives patient-outcome improvements through the SDPR implementation
Project Title: Scaling digital continuity of care: a partnership approach to provider portals across health-system boundaries
Project Title: Impact of the SDPR on clinical handover and transitions of care
Project Title: Optimising training and support to prepare the workforce, patients and consumers for sustainable SDPR implementation
Project Title: What implementation strategies work best, in what contexts, and for whom?
Project Title: Measuring the bedside impact of SDPR implementation on clinicians, safety and workforce
Frequently Asked Questions – Investigator Nomination Process (Step 1)
Yes, you are not obligated to stay on the project you were originally assigned to at the workshop.
Yes. All individuals who were invited to the workshop, including those who were unable to attend, will have the same opportunity to self-nominate as the Lead Investigator or co-Investigator.
Once the Lead Investigator for each project has been determined they may choose to invite additional collaborators where appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions – Proposal EOI Process (Step 2)
The Lead Investigators will be emailed the week of the 4th August 2026.
No. Only the workshop projects will be prioritised through this process.
Yes, however if the project is significantly changed it will not be considered.
Yes, if it improves the feasibility and competitiveness of a project, it will be considered.
At this stage ACI have provided no indication that seed funding will be available. We will communicate any updates as soon as we have further information.
No, a maximum of 7 proposals will be considered. Project teams will need to reach agreement among themselves.
The ACI will assess each project and will be informed by ACI interests, the potential impact and feasibility of the project. Projects must have support from the NSW Health partner organisations and have a low burden at the implementation sites and their staff.
While the Workshop Secretariat provided structure for the purpose of the Workshop, we are now encouraging individuals to self-organise around the projects identified. We will only be providing some basic level of co-ordination to support ACI to get the Principal Investigator and teams started.