Primary and Ambulatory Care Division (PACD)
Primary Health Care Research, Evaluation and Development (PHCRED) Strategy
The PHCRED Strategy's vision is: "The health of all Australians is improved thorugh a primary health care system in which research is valued, plays a significant role and is a key activity at all levels, informing the devleopent and implementation of policy and the organisation and delivery of care."
An independent evaluation of the PHCRED Strategy took place during 2008, with the final report provided to the Department at the end of January 2009.
Evaluation of the Primary Health Care Research, Evaluation and Development Strategy - Findings Summary Report (PDF 148 KB)
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