Resources

Samantha survived a rare but aggressive form of cervical cancer that her doctor said was highly likely caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). She urges all parents to sign the consent form so their child can be protected against HPV related disease as part of the school based immunisation program.

Professor Michelle Haber AM (Executive Director, Children’s Cancer Institute) outlines how the Medical Research Future Fund helps push toward the goal of zero childhood cancer.

Professor Helen Christensen AO (Director and Chief Scientist, Black Dog Institute) explains how the Medical Research Future Fund enables a national response to mental health issues.

This 30 second video outlines the inclusions for each of the Gold/Silver/Bronze/Basic product tiers as part of the government’s reform to private health insurance.

Meningococcal disease changed Seb’s life forever – but it doesn’t have to change yours.

Meningococcal disease is rare, but very serious, and you can protect yourself from it. The Meningococcal ACWY vaccine is provided free in schools for young people in year 10.

Starting the conversation about palliative care and end-of-life care.

Professor Ian Frazer AC (Chair of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board) talks about the Medical Research Future Fund and how it is contributing to Australia's health.

This video outlines the free annual health check available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, how it works, and why it's important.

This video shows the work of the Pika Wiya Health Service, to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have their free annual health check.

This video shows the work of the Awabakal Health Service, to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have their free annual health check.

This is the second part of a 2-part podcast hosted by Mayrah Sonter and featuring Dr Ngiare Brown talking about the benefits of a regular 715 health check.

This video presents a case study of Moorditj Koort, to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have their free annual health check.

Vaccination is a simple and clever way to protect you from serious diseases now and later in your life.

Vaccination is a simple and clever way to protect you from serious diseases now and later in your life.

This video presents an interview with Dr Mark Wenitong explaining the importance of the free annual health check for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and how practices can encourage people to get their health check.