The GP Circle is a group of GPs, practice nurses, and practice managers interested in providing clinical insight and experience to help shape national research projects.

Members review research proposals and provide insight and experience to help shape successful research projects. Members are reimbursed for their time can choose their level of participation based on their availability and interest.

If you are interested, visit PC4's website: http://pc4tg.com.au/for-gps/gp-circle/ or contact info@pc4tg.com.au.

With a total of $2.5 million available, this funding opportunity is intended to fund a number of smaller scale, innovative pilot projects able to be implemented nationally with a focus on increasing BBV and STI testing and treatment, awareness, and prevention. This will relate to the implementation of the current National Strategies for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, and STIs.

Between $250,000 to $500,000 (GST exclusive) over two years is available for single projects. Applicants are able to bid for multiple projects. Accessible via the Grant Connect website the funding opportunity is open to activities in all states and territories.

Submission closing date: 17 May 2021.

To find out more about the funding opportunity, including eligibility, grant guidelines, and instructions for application submissions visit: https://www.grants.gov.au/Go/Show?GoUuid=4ffe589a-9e3b-4500-9547-df6582aafda3

Here are some simple tips:

1. don’t share your password with others as you could be held responsible for their actions, which may result in disclosure of sensitive information

2. always use a unique password for each account to help prevent the ‘domino effect’. This is where all accounts using the same password are compromised when the password is discovered

3. consider using a password manager if you have trouble remembering your passwords. Ensure you use a very strong master password for the password manager

4. if you suspect someone knows your password, create and set a new password immediately to reduce the likelihood of unauthorised access to information.

The ADHA has a free Digital Health Security Awareness course that covers a number of security topics to equip people who work in healthcare to recognise and manage security risks. Included is a module focussed on password management, together with topics that address common security risks relevant to healthcare organisations.

To find out more about how you can protect information that you access online, visit the ADHA website for more information on cyber security and supporting a positive security culture.