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A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19.

The Australian Government has announced an additional $172.5 million to supplement the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) in 2021-22.

Consultation on the Roadmaps and Implementation Plans for six Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Missions is now open.

A new online communication package is available to help health care providers conduct effective conversations with expectant parents about vaccinations in pregnancy and for new babies.

A new website will help expectant parents find reliable information about vaccination in pregnancy and for babies.

A report on the medical research commercialisation landscape in Australia is now available.

The Rapid Applied Research Translation (RART) initiative invests in projects that encourage researchers and health service providers to work together. Read about the evaluation into this initiative.

The Australian Government has announced grant opportunities worth almost $311 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Australia has secured an extra 20 million Astra Zeneca vaccines for onshore manufacturing and a further 11 million Novavax vaccines.

Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 11 December 2020.

The Australian Government is expanding eligibility for the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) initiative. Find out more.

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) have released a revised version of the Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol.