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30 November 2023 - World AIDS Day, held on 1 December each year, helps raise awareness about HIV and AIDS. This year’s theme is ‘Inclusion. Respect. Equity.’

28 September 2023 - People with bipolar disorder are depressed for almost half their lives but there is no effective treatment. After searching drug profiles, psychiatrist Professor Michael Berk discovered the common high blood pressure drug candesartan could help. He is testing candesartan in a clinical trial.

3 October 2023 - Accelerated Research has been consolidated into the Emerging Priorities and Consumer-Driven Research initiative under the MRFF 10-year Investment Plan. This initiative supported researchers working to develop new treatments and cures for debilitating conditions, in areas of identified unmet need.

3 October 2024 - The Implementation Plan Advisory Group (IPAG) is no longer active. It worked with the Australian Government to review, assess and guide action under previous the Implementation Plan for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2013–2023.

10 September 2021 - 'Having a stroke is a scary experience. It can change your life in an instant. But our stories show that good outcomes are possible, even when everything feels overwhelming,' (Joe, survivor of stroke, and proud Kooma man).

8 December 2023 - Medicare UCCs are bulk billed, open extended hours, and you don’t need an appointment or referral.

11 June 2025 - What treating physicians need to do to prescribe Life Saving Drugs Program (LSDP) medicines, comply with program requirements, and make any required changes.

30 September 2022 - Dr Aleeta Fejo, Aboriginal GP and senior Doctor, explains the benefits of COVID-19 oral treatments.

15 September 2025 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to health data and medical research.

14 October 2025 - Learn about the legislated treatment of parental leave as a Bonded Medical Program participant.