Resources
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant recipients
Dataset
This report on awarded MRFF grants, that are not under media embargo, is correct as at 1 February 2026. It includes information on grant recipients (including Grant ID), funded projects, timeframes, grant values and MRFF grant opportunity funding rates.
NHMRC and MRFF Open Science Policy
Policy, strategy or framework
This document outlines the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) policy on open science practices.
Governance of Indigenous Data Implementation Plan (Summary)
Policy, strategy or framework
This summary of our Governance of Indigenous Data Implementation Plan demonstrates the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing's commitment to work in genuine partnership to ensure that First Nations people are afforded the right to exercise ownership and control over Indigenous Data.
Embedding sex and gender considerations in research for better medical outcomes
Fact sheet
A joint Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) statement about new changes to make research inclusive.
From research to translation – Cardiovascular Health Mission – 19 June 2025 – presentation
Presentation
The slides of the From research to translation – Cardiovascular Health Mission webinar on 19 June 2025.
MRFF Indigenous Health Research Fund 2026 grant opportunity consultation webinar – 10 November 2025 – presentation
Presentation
The slides of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Indigenous Health Research Fund 2026 grant opportunity consultation webinar on 10 November 2025.
MRFF Indigenous Health Research Fund 2026 grant opportunity consultation – 10 November 2025 – webinar recording
Presentation
This is a recording of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Indigenous Health Research Fund 2026 grant opportunity consultation webinar on 10 November 2025.
Statement on Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics and Sexual Orientation in Health and Medical Research
Fact sheet
This document is a joint initiative by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the National Health and Medical Research Council. It aims to encourage and guide the consideration of sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics and sexual orientation in health and medical research.
MRFF Research Missions program evaluation – Background information
Report
Information on the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and our evaluation of MRFF Research Missions.
Good Clinical Quality Registry Practice Guide
Guideline
The guide provides best practice training for hospital staff and clinicians as they begin participating in national Clinical Quality Registries.
Using Patient Reported Measures in Clinical Quality Registries for Healthcare Improvement: A Guide
Guideline
The ‘Using Patient Reported Measures in Clinical Quality Registries for Healthcare Improvement: A Guide’ provides a set of national principles for how Clinical Quality Registries can best report and use patient reported data for health care quality improvement.
MRFF Report 2022–2024
Report
A snapshot of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) financial support for Australian health and medical research between 2022 and 2024.
From research to translation – Dementia, Ageing and Aged Mission – 8 August 2025 – webinar recording
Presentation
This is a recording of the From research to translation – Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission webinar on 8 August 2025. The webinar covered the mission’s objective and priorities, the outcomes of a recent review of the mission and dementia policy in practice.
From research to translation – Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission – 8 August 2025 – webinar presentation
Presentation
The slides of the From research to translation – Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission webinar on 8 August 2025.
Omnigon Stoma Product Assessment Panel Public Summary Documents
Meeting minutes
The Public Summary Documents provide a summary of the recommendations provided by the Stoma Product Assessment Panel at its meeting of 27 May 2025
Sutherland Medical Stoma Product Assessment Panel Public Summary Documents
Meeting minutes
The Public Summary Documents provide a summary of the recommendations provided by the Stoma Product Assessment Panel at its meeting of 27 May 2025
ConvaTec Stoma Product Assessment Panel Public Summary Documents
Meeting minutes
The Public Summary Documents provide a summary of the recommendations provided by the Stoma Product Assessment Panel at its meeting of 27 May 2025
Dansac Stoma Product Assessment Panel Public Summary Documents
Meeting minutes
The Public Summary Documents provide a summary of the recommendations provided by the Stoma Product Assessment Panel at its meeting of 27 May 2025
Hollister Stoma Product Assessment Panel Public Summary Documents
Meeting minutes
The Public Summary Documents provide a summary of the recommendations provided by the Stoma Product Assessment Panel at its meeting of 27 May 2025
NicePak Stoma Product Assessment Panel Public Summary Documents
Meeting minutes
The Public Summary Documents provide a summary of the recommendations provided by the Stoma Product Assessment Panel at its meeting of 27 May 2025
National Clinical Quality Registry Program – Communique September 2025
Meeting minutes
This communique provides an update on the National Clinical Quality Registry Program in September 2025. It covers upcoming funding opportunities and other news and events.
Statutory review of the Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015
Report
The Departments of Finance and Treasury have undertaken a statutory review of the Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015 (MRFF Act). This occurred in consultation with our department and the Future Fund Management Agency. This document reports on the findings.
Clinical Quality Registry (CQR) Framework Assessment Tool reporting
Fact sheet
The purpose of this assessment tool is to assist individual registries identify, evaluate and measure their current reporting practices
Clinical Quality Registries (CQRs) Collated Impact Case Studies
Case study
This document presents a collection of case studies and impact statements that showcase the diverse impact delivered by SAHMRI Registry Centre member registries
A Guide to Demonstrating Clinical Quality Registry Impact
Guideline
Registries play a key role in monitoring patient cohorts, treatment pathways, and outcomes through systematic data collection and reporting. Registry reports are important outputs of this work, providing critical insights and informing policy and practice
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