SERTA - CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS

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1. Important Information(Not Applicable)
2. Applicant Details(Not Applicable)
3. Category Request(Not Applicable)
4. Supporting Information(Not Applicable)
5. Funding requirements(Not Applicable)
6. Authorisation(Not Applicable)

Important Information

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About SERTA (Not Applicable)

The Study, Education and Research Trust Account (SERTA) enables Gold Coast Health staff to engage in research, education and professional development activities that will improve their ability to deliver optimal health care to the Gold Coast community.

The SERTA Committee is responsible for overseeing the delivery of the SERTA Business Plan which incorporates funding opportunities for staff to engage in research, education, and professional development. The scheme is managed through the Office for Research Governance and Development (ORGD) within Gold Coast Health. The SERTA Committee is administered as per the Health Service Directive: Private Practice in the Queensland Public Sector and reports to the Gold Coast Health Private Practice Governance Committee.

Please ensure you have read the Guidelines before commencing this application. The document will outline and clarify the application process and the financial aspects related to SERTA funding, including travel, accommodation, professional development allowances, allowable reimbursements, and how to claim your approved SERTA funding.

Eligibility (Not Applicable)

Please ensure you meet all of the eligibility criteria before proceeding with this application. *

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Applicant holds a Gold Coast Health appointment which is at least 0.2 FTE, with either a permanent appointment, or held a temporary appointment> 12 months at the time of the event.

Approval has been obtained from the line manager based on the importance of the activity to the work area. Confirmation has been provided by the line manager that no alternate access to funding is available for the proposed activity.

Applicant has not had a successful application in this category in the current financial year.

Applicant does not have any outstanding reporting obligations for prior SERTA funded activities.

Meets eligibility based on Professional Development Allowance balances (if applicable)

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Templates and Links (Not Applicable)

Please download the relevant templates for completion and upload to your application form.

Professional Development Allowance (PDA) form
Authorisation Form (to be signed by Line Manager)
'Travel Hub' form (for those eligible to claim travel and accommodation)
Overseas Travel and Ministerial Approval form (for those attending overseas events)

Please Note: The SERTA Committee gathers on the third Wednesday of each month to approve funding requests. Applications must be submitted two weeks prior for consideration at the meeting. Retrospective applications will not be considered.

Enquiries: GCSERTA@health.qld.gov.au or 5687 0663