Resources
National Health and Medical Research Strategy 2026-2036
The strategy sets out a 10-year vision for strengthening Australia’s health and medical research system. It will help shape the future of health and medical research in Australia.
MRFF Indigenous Health Research Fund 2026 grant opportunity national consultation report – 15 April 2026
This report summarises the consultation on the 2026 Indigenous Health Research Fund grant opportunity between 17 October 2025 and 28 November 2025. The Indigenous Health Research Fund is a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) mission.
Australian Medical Research Advisory Board – Terms of reference 2026–2031
These terms of reference set out the roles and responsibilities of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) for the period 2026-2031. AMRAB advises the Minister for Health and Ageing on prioritising spending from the Medical Research Future Fund.
Australian Medical Research Advisory Board – Terms of reference 2021–2026
These terms of reference set out the roles and responsibilities of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) for the period 2021–2026. It also includes details on the MRFF Act 2015, logistical arrangements and membership.
Medical Research Future Fund Report on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research and researchers – February 2026
A report on how the Medical Research Future Fund is supporting research to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It includes funding insights, facilitators and barriers to research, and impact stories.
Reporting Patient Reported Measures in Clinical Quality Registries to Consumers – A Guide
The ‘Reporting Patient Reported Measures in Clinical Quality Registries to Consumers: A Guide’ provides a set of national principles for how Clinical Quality Registries can support consumers to better access and use patient reported information in their health care decision making.
NHMRC and MRFF Open Science Policy
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)
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
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
The slides of the From research to translation – Cardiovascular Health Mission webinar on 19 June 2025.
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MRFF Indigenous Health Research Fund 2026 grant opportunity consultation – 10 November 2025 – webinar recording
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
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 Indigenous Health Research Fund 2026 grant opportunity consultation webinar – 10 November 2025 – presentation
The slides of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Indigenous Health Research Fund 2026 grant opportunity consultation webinar on 10 November 2025.
MRFF Research Missions program evaluation – Background information
Information on the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and our evaluation of MRFF Research Missions.
Good Clinical Quality Registry Practice Guide
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
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
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 Care Mission – 8 August 2025 – webinar presentation
The slides of the From research to translation – Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission webinar on 8 August 2025.
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From research to translation – Dementia, Ageing and Aged Mission – 8 August 2025 – webinar recording
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.
Sutherland Medical Stoma Product Assessment Panel Public Summary Documents
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
The Public Summary Documents provide a summary of the recommendations provided by the Stoma Product Assessment Panel at its meeting of 27 May 2025
Omnigon Stoma Product Assessment Panel Public Summary Documents
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
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
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
The Public Summary Documents provide a summary of the recommendations provided by the Stoma Product Assessment Panel at its meeting of 27 May 2025
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