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The Australian Public Service Commission has released its capability review report for the Department of Health and Aged Care. Read more about the process and the outcome of the review.

Three new reports provide insights into the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and areas for improvement.

Leading political and sport figures have gathered in Brisbane to discuss the role sport plays in advancing gender equality.

Healthcare providers – build knowledge and skills to offer your patients the self-collection option for cervical screening HPV testing.

The Australian Government has announced $8 million for 10 mental health and suicide prevention research projects under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Our next Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Administration Officers (RAO) webinar is at 2:00pm (AEST) on 28 August 2023.

The National Women’s Health Advisory Council has launched the #EndGenderBias survey to better understand the barriers and bias women and people assigned female at birth, face in the health system.

Apply for funding under the 2023 Research Data Infrastructure grant opportunity from 29 August 2023. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

We invite general practices to take part in the PaRIS (Patient-Reported Indicator Survey) Health Survey. This international research aims to improve the care of adults living with chronic conditions.

The Australian Government is investing $1.1 million in a revolutionary lung disease scanner. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Associate Professor Xiaowei Wang wants to stop heart disease. To reach this goal, Xiaowei is developing mRNA therapies. She uses nanoparticles in nasal spray and with ultrasound to target these therapies to disease sites in the body.

Consultation to improve alignment and coordination between the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and the NHMRC Medical Research Endowment Account (MREA) closed on 14 July 2023.

This DonateLife Week, we're encouraging more Australians to sign up and support organ and tissue donation.

A new research plan to improve health outcomes for people living with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (also called long COVID) will shape $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it meets an urgent need.

The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2023 sets the requirements for the ethical design, review and conduct of human research in Australia.

Australia prepares for history as it welcomes teams from across the globe to the largest female sporting event in the world.

Consumers bring a broad range of valuable perspectives and experiences that can improve the quality, relevance and impact of research. Join our webinar on 3 August 2023 to learn about consumer involvement in research funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Elder abuse causes declining physical and mental health in older people. But older people are often too ashamed to report it. Professor Bianca Brijnath is trialling a new model of care to help older people report abuse and improve their health.

We invite you to join our ‘lunch and learn’ webinar to find out more information about a fulfilling career in mental health.

Learn more about childhood immunisation and how to protect your kids with free routine immunisations.

Make time for your lungs. Learn about lung health and how you can best protect your mob from lung disease.

Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities to the value of $43 million are now available.

The consultation report for the National One Stop Shop for Clinical Trials and Health-related Human Research is now available.

The Schedule of Service Items and Fees 2023–24 is available. The schedule has an updated format and new and updated information on several topics.

From 1 July 2023, changes to the National Immunisation Program are coming into effect. This includes listing Vaxelis® as an alternative vaccine for children of a certain age, and the meningococcal B catch-up vaccination program for First Nations children under 2 years of age will be made ongoing.