{"links":{"self":"http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DE260101711"},"data":{"type":"grant-details","id":"DE260101711","attributes":{"code":"DE260101711","administering-organisation":"University of Canberra","announcement-administering-organisation":"University of Canberra","scheme-name":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","grant-status":"Active","funding-commencement-year":2026,"years-funded":3,"project-start-date":"2026-01-01","anticipated-end-date":"2028-12-31","grant-summary":"Advancing sexual and reproductive health equity for multicultural men. This project aims to address the marginalisation of culturally and linguistically diverse men in sexual and reproductive health services and programs in Australia. Utilising advanced qualitative and mixed methods that provide these men agency to voice their concerns, the project expects to generate novel insights into their sexual and reproductive health needs, access experiences, and the barriers they encounter. Expected outcomes of the project include new knowledge on the sexual and reproductive health needs and experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse men and a digital exhibition to translate and disseminate the findings. This will inform the development of better policies and services to advance health equity in Australia.","funding-current":521800.00,"funding-at-announcement":517746,"investigators-current":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Zelalem","familyName":"Mengesha","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":null}],"investigators-at-announcement":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Zelalem","familyName":"Mengesha","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":null}],"organisations-current":[{"organisationName":"University of Canberra","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"ACT"}],"organisations-at-announcement":[{"organisationName":"University of Canberra","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"ACT"}],"field-of-research":[{"isPrimary":false,"code":"390406","name":"Gender, Sexuality and Education","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"420305","name":"Health and Community Services","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":true,"code":"4206","name":"Public Health","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"420603","name":"Health Promotion","type":"FOR20"}],"socio-economic-objective":[{"code":"200204","name":"Health Inequalities","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"200503","name":"Health Related to Specific Ethnic Groups","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"200504","name":"Men'S Health","type":"SEO20"}],"international-collaboration":["Sweden","United States of America"],"lief-register":[],"achievement-summary":null,"national-interest-test-statement":"Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) men in Australia have been marginalised in sexual and reproductive health services and programs due to stigma, discrimination, and a well-being focus that fails to prioritise comprehensive care. Previous research on the specific needs and experiences of these men is limited, leading to services that are not adequately tailored to meet their requirements. Using innovative qualitative and mixed methods, which will actively engage CALD men and healthcare providers, the project will uncover their experiences in accessing support for sexual functioning, contraception, and fertility care amidst resettlement in Australia—a key priority identified in the National Men’s Health Strategy 2020-2030. This will inform the development of gender-sensitive and culturally responsive policies and services that improve outcomes for CALD men and their families. It will also deliver economic, social, and cultural benefits, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable Australian society. Strong partnerships built in this research will lay the foundation for future cross-national initiatives that advance equity focused policies and programs and position Australia as a leader in addressing health inequities for marginalised populations. Results will be disseminated through journal articles, conferences, and showcased in a digital exhibition of photos and stories, enhancing awareness among healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the broader community."}}}