National Health and Medical Research Strategy consultation and webinar

Consultation on the draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy is open. Join Ms Rosemary Huxtable AO PSM at 11:00am AEST on 1 September 2025 to learn how you can take part.

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The National Health and Medical Research Strategy (National Strategy) will build on Australia’s strengths in health and medical research and leverage Australia’s world-leading research capability. It will aim to attract researchers and investors and improve health outcomes in communities.

On 27 August 2025, the Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing announced the release of the draft National Strategy.

You can provide your feedback on the draft National Strategy through our consultation hub by:

  • providing written responses to guiding questions
  • uploading a short video
  • attending a webinar
  • completing an online survey.

Ms Rosemary Huxtable AO PSM, Chair of the National Strategy, will host the webinar on 1 September 2025. Topics will include:

  • key components of the National Strategy
  • the approach to National Strategy development
  • how you can take part in consultation activities.

Visit National Health and Medical Research Strategy – Chair webinar 3 to register.

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