Victorian Branch
Australian Resuscitation Council
(Victorian Branch)
Research Grant Scheme 2025
Including the Tony Walker Research Grant
Purpose: Funding research that advances resuscitation or first aid practices in Australia, with a preference for projects that:
- Address gaps in scientific knowledge
- Strengthen the 'Chain of Survival'
- Have real-world (translational) potential
- Can be completed within 24 months
Funding: Up to $15,000 per project
We are pleased to announce the following recipients of the Australian Resuscitation Council (Victoria Branch) Research Grant Scheme 2025:
Application title: Willingness to Respond: Examining GoodSAM Registration Among CPR-Trained Individuals
Principal Investigator: Dr Sonali Munot, The University of Sydney
Dr Munot was also awarded the Tony Walker Research Grant, a prestigious recognition of excellence in advancing resuscitation science and innovation. This grant reflects the high regard in which Dr Munot's work is held and the promise it shows for making a significant impact.
Application title: Incidence, characteristics and outcomes of paramedic-witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Australia and New Zealand.
Principle Investigator: Professor Janet Bray, Monash University
A/Professor Tony Walker
(Distinguished Service Award)
The ARC Victorian Branch presented Tony with a Distinguished Service Award for his 15 years service as Chairman of the branch. Tony showed inspirational leadership and will be sadly missed. In August 2016 Tony was also presented a Recognition of Service Award by the ARC National Council for his enormous contributions over the past 15 years as the Victorian Branch representative.