National Lead Clinicians Group - 2014 Awards for Excellence
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How can I be sure that my application has been
received by the department?
A: On submission of your application you will
receive a confirmation email outlining that your
application has been received and that
attachments can be opened successfully.
Q: How can I be sure if my project is relevant to
this Awards program?
A: Please be sure to read the all the Awards
documentation available on the website to assist
you in making a decision as to the relevance of
your individual project.
Q: I don’t want to send my application via email;
can I post my application to the department via
the post?
A: No. An application sent via email is the only
acceptable means of submission.
Q: When will you advise winners and finalists if
they are successful?
A: As finalists will be invited to attend the Awards
presentation, they will be contacted immediately
on completion of the evaluation process.
Q: When will you be advising applicants if their
applications have been unsuccessful?
A: Unsuccessful applicants will be advised on the
outcomes before the presentation of Awards.
Q: Does the page limit include references?
A: No. References will not be taken into
consideration for the page limits on your
application.
Q: How will the prizes be paid and are they
required to be used for the project?
A: Cheques will be presented to prize winners and
there are no stipulations regarding the use of the
prize.
Q: I am having difficulty sending an email with
attachments, how can I fix this?
A: Please consult your personal email service
provider to rectify the issue.
Q: Can I apply for more than one Award category?
A: Yes. However you must submit a full and
separate application for each Award category or
stream.
Q: There are two streams in the Category 3
awards for cultural competence in Indigenous
health care, management of chronic disease and
early childhood and maternal health. Can I apply
separately for both?
A: Yes. In doing so you must provide separate
applications for different categories or streams.
Q: Will there be relevant experts judging the
Awards?
A: Yes. A separate Evaluation Panel will judge each
Award Category and the Evaluation Panels will
include an Indigenous clinician or AMR expert
where relevant. The panels will also have access to
further technical advice from the Department of
Health if required.
Q: Will late applications be accepted?
A: Applications received after the closing date of
21 March 2014 will not be accepted.
Q: How many awards are there in each Category?
A: Subject to the quality and number of
applications received, two winners in each of the
three Award categories will receive an Award of
$10,000. Up to twelve runners-up will also be
recognised across the three categories. Runnersup will each receive a prize of $3,000. Certificates
will also be provided to all the Award finalists.
Q: If I am successful in two categories of Awards
(e.g. General and AMR), for the same project, will
I receive two awards?
A: An Award recipient can only receive one Award
for one project. The Evaluation Panels will judge
which Award Category would be most appropriate
for the Award recipient. An Award recipient may
receive Awards in multiple categories, provided
that the applications are for different projects.
Q: My application demonstrates an AMR project
undertaken in the acute care sector. Am I eligible
for the AMR Awards?
A: Applications from the acute care sector will be
eligible if they can demonstrate involvement of the
primary health or aged care sectors.
Q: I am having difficulty accessing the application
form from the website, how can I get a copy?
A: Please email
leadcliniciansgroups@health.gov.au and request
an application form be sent to you.
Q: Is the Award only open to projects conducted
in Australia?
A: Applications must be based on projects
conducted in Australia.
Q: Can I receive feedback on my application?
A: Feedback will not be provided to applicants on
their applications.
Q: What should I do if I cannot submit my
application as I get a bounce back email?
A: Please ensure you are sending the application
through to the correct address at:
leadcliniciansgroups@health.gov.au