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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.

Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities to the value of $29.6 million are now available.

You can now read about Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities forecast to open from July 2023.

The Australian Government has appointed 4 expert advisory panels (EAPs) to inform Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) investments in priority areas.

COVID-19 can be fatal for patients with heart disease. Even patients without heart disease can suffer damage to their heart. Bioengineer Professor James Hudson has found a drug which could protect our hearts from this damage.

The Australian Government is investing $73 million for medical research facilities to support better cancer treatments, new vaccines, depression treatment and research into gut health. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Under the first stage of the 60-day dispensing policy, eligible Australians living with chronic health conditions will have access to 92 cheaper Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines.

Read about Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) funding between 2020 and 2022.

The Ngayubah Gadan Consensus Statement is a unified call from rural and remote health stakeholders to support, fund and enable Rural and Remote Multidisciplinary Health Teams to deliver high quality care to the communities they serve. 

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

The Australian Government has announced a $50 million research initiative to drive innovation in primary care. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

We are seeking feedback on Australia's first National Health and Climate Strategy. Learn more about the strategy and how you can have your say.