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An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 10 November 2021.

The Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy 2021–2026 sets out the vision, aim and strategic objectives of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). The second strategy was registered on 8 November 2021.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on mandating vaccination for disability support workers.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on mandatory vaccination of Aged Care In-home and Community Aged Care workers.

The Australian Government has announced that self-collection will be an option for all participants under the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) from 1 July 2022.

The Australian Government is supporting researchers to improve the health and wellbeing of Australians by accelerating research knowledge and outcomes into health care and practice. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in WA and QLD to help you book a vaccination appointment.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared a hotspot for the Municipal of Katherine (including Tindal).

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 3 November 2021.

Registrations are open for the next Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) webinar.

From 1 November, fully vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents can travel overseas without an exemption.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has confirmed the Commonwealth hotspot declaration for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne will cease at 11.59pm on 31 October 2021.

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 27 October 2021.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne for the purpose of Commonwealth support.

The Australian Government is investing up to $30 million in health and medical research to help bring ground-breaking discoveries to fruition. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund.

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) supports research projects that aim to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres in Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.

The Australian Government has launched the next phase of the COVID-19 campaign to encourage eligible Australians to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

A new expert advisory panel and evaluation are set to inform the future of the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission. The mission is an initiative of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 20 October 2021.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has lifted the hotspot for the local government area (LGA) of the Rural City of Mildura, and extended the hotspot for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne, for the purpose of Commonwealth support.

The Australian Government is boosting Australian led stem cell research through $25 million in grants. Funds are from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has confirmed the Commonwealth hotspot declaration in the Australian Capital Territory will cease at 11:59 pm on 18 October 2021.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres in South Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has confirmed the Commonwealth hotspot declaration in New South Wales will cease at 11:59 pm on 17 October 2021.