Health data and medical research resources

Links to our resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – related to health data and medical research.

Resources

Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant recipients

This monthly report on MRFF grant recipients (awarded or announced) is correct as at 31 May 2023.

Medical Research Future Fund Research Administration Officer webinar presentation – 30 March 2023

This document is the presentation from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Administration Officer (RAO) webinar on 30 March 2023.
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Medical Research Future Fund Research Administration Officer Webinar – 30 March 2023

In this video, we provide Research Administration Officers with information about consumer involvement in the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). We also talk about MRFF assessment criteria and the MRFF Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Strategy.

Financial assistance to support the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2020–2022

A report on Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) activities and funding when the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2020–2022 were in force.

Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Chairs Committee terms of reference

The terms of reference outlines the panel's purpose, restrictions on member applications for Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) funding, logistical arrangements, declaration of interest requirements and remuneration.

Medicare quarterly statistics – Modified Monash Model locations (March quarter 2022-23)

This document contains statistics about the use of Medicare for Modified Monash Model locations, from September quarter 2009–10 to March quarter 2022–23.

Medical Research Future Fund Report on the Coronavirus Research Response

This reports provides insight into the research, researchers and institutions funded under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Coronavirus Research Response.

Medicare quarterly statistics – State and territory (March quarter 2022-23)

This document contains statistics about the use of Medicare by state and territory from September quarter 2009–10 to March quarter 2022-23.

Dental Benefits Schedule quarterly statistics by state and territory (March quarter 2022-23)

This document contains statistics about the use of the Dental Benefits Schedule in each state and territory, from March quarter 2008–09 to March quarter 2022-23.

Medicare statistics – year-to-date summary tables (July to March 2022–23)

This document contains statistics about the use of Medicare for the March quarter 2022–23.

Medicare annual statistics – Rolling 12 months (July 2009 to March 2023)

This document contains 12-month rolling statistics about the use of Medicare, from July 2009 to March 2023.

Digital Transformation Sector Partners slide presentation – 21 April 2023

This presentation contains the slides presented at the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 21 April 2023.

Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting summary – 21 April 2023

This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 21 April 2023.

Partnership Project grants 2023

Six projects funded through the National Health and Medical Research Council Partnership Project grants, commencing in 2023.

MRFF Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission Roadmap and Implementation Plan National Consultation Report

This report summarises the national consultation on the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission Roadmap and Implementation Plan conducted between 28 October 2022 and 1 December 2022.

MRFF Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission Implementation Plan

This plan supports the implementation of the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission Roadmap and establishes a strategy to address the mission’s goals. The Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission is a Medical Research Future Fund initiative.

MRFF Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission Roadmap

This Roadmap outlines the aim, vision, goals and priorities for investment for the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission. The Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission is a Medical Research Future Fund initiative.

Appendix A – MRFF Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission projects funded as of April 2023

This is Appendix A to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission Implementation Plan. It identifies Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission projects funded as at April 2023.

MRFF Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission International Review of the Roadmap and Implementation Plan

This report summarises the outcomes of the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission International Review Panel meeting on 17 November 2022. The panel met to inform the strategic direction of the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission’s Roadmap and Implementation Plan.

Digital Transformation Sector Partners slide presentation – 24 March 2023

This presentation contains the slides presented at the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 24 March 2023.

Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting summary – 24 March 2023

This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 24 March 2023.

Data about the Medical Research Future Fund - 2021 Early to Mid-Career Researchers Grant Opportunity Outcomes

This document reports on the outcomes of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) 2021 Early to Mid-Career Researchers grant opportunity.

Medical Research Future Fund Webinar – Assessing MRFF grants: Insights from assessors (15 March 2023) – presentation

This document is the presentation from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Webinar – Assessing MRFF grants: Insights from Assessors on 15 March 2023.
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Medical Research Future Fund Webinar – Assessing MRFF grants: Insights from assessors (15 March 2023)

In this video, Dr Masha Somi and Professor Caroline Homer AO host a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Webinar about the MRFF grant assessment process.

Appendix A – MRFF Cardiovascular Health Mission projects funded as of March 2023

This is Appendix A to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Cardiovascular Health Mission Implementation Plan. It identifies Cardiovascular Health Mission projects funded as at March 2023.

Principles for consumer involvement in research funded by the Medical Research Future Fund

This document outlines the principles for consumer involvement in Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) funded research. It also includes guidance on their implementation.

Appendix A – MRFF Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission projects funded as of March 2023

Appendix A to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission Implementation Plan identifies Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission projects funded as at March 2023.

Responses to Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) RAO webinar (4 August 2022) questions

This document responds to questions about the MRFF raised by Research Administration Officers (RAOs) and stakeholders in 2022. We collected questions from a pre-MRFF RAO webinar survey, the MRFF RAO webinar on 4 August 2022 and stakeholder engagement in 2022.

Performance indicators towards the impact of the Medical Research Future Fund

This document explains the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) performance indicators and their contribution to measuring the impact of the MRFF.

Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting summary – 10 March 2023

This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 10 March 2023.

Digital Transformation Sector Partners slide presentation – 10 March 2023

This presentation contains the slides presented at the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 10 March 2023.

Medicare annual statistics – State and territory (2009–10 to 2021–22)

This document contains annual statistics about the use of Medicare by state and territory from 2009–10 to 2021–22.

Medicare statistics – per patient bulk billing dashboard 2021-22

This infographic shows statistics about the proportion of patients fully bulk billed for GP Non referred attendances in 2021-22.

Medicare annual statistics – Modified Monash Model locations (2009–10 to 2021–22)

This document contains annual statistics about the use of Medicare by Modified Monash Model locations, from 2009–10 to 2021–22.

Explanatory notes for Medicare statistics

This document contains information about the calculation and interpretation of Medicare Statistics

National Health and Medical Research Council – Projects funded

A list of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) projects and the committed funding.

The COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments for Australia – Science and Industry Technical Advisory Group summaries

The summaries of the COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments for Australia – Science and Industry Technical Advisory Group.

Medical Research Future Fund 2022 Frontier Health and Medical Research Grant Opportunity – Frequently Asked Questions

This document provides information on the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) 2022 Frontier Health and Medical Research grant opportunity.
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Medical Research Future Fund Webinar – 15 November 2022

In this video, Dr Masha Somi and Mr Lachlan Lo provide information about the Medical Research Future Fund and how to effectively manage intellectual property.

Medical Research Future Fund webinar presentation – 15 November 2022

This document is the presentation from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) webinar on 15 November 2022.
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Medical Research Future Fund – Associate Professor Jeanie Cheong case study

An expert in understanding newborn babies' brains, Associate Professor Cheong describes her work to understand and protect newborn babies from risks at birth.
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Medical Research Future Fund Research Administration Officer Webinar – 4 August 2022

In this video, the Health and Medical Research Office provides research administration officers with an overview of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant process. This includes the different phases of the MRFF grant lifecycle – from grant opportunity development to post-award management.
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Medical Research Future Fund – Professor Helen Christensen AO

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.
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Medical Research Future Fund Webinar 21 July 2021

In this video, Dr Masha Somi provides information about the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
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Medical Research Future Fund – Professor Michelle Haber AM

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.
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Medical Research Future Fund Webinar – 12 April 2022

In this video, Dr Masha Somi is joined by Ms Sue MacLeman to provide an update on the Medical Research Future Fund and MTPConnect.
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Medical Research Future Fund – Professor Ian Frazer AC

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.
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Medical Research Future Fund Webinar – 16 November 2021

In this video, the panel discusses the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy and related Priorities, Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) initiatives and grant opportunities.
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Medical Research Future Fund – Professor Kathryn North case study

Professor North tells us how genomics is helping many children, who only 5 or 10 years ago would have been admitted to hospital for invasive tests, sometimes without answers.

Indigenous Health Genomics – The Legal, Ethical and Social Issues

This issues paper identifies the ethical, legal, social and cultural issues surrounding the collection and use of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander genomic material and data in both clinical and research settings.

Quality assurance of the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) – Final report

We have engaged an independent organisation, Taylor Fry, to provide statistical quality assurance (QA) of the shadow Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) assessment data to ensure assessor and assessment consistency.

Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2022–2024

The Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2022-2024 are the fourth and current set of Priorities for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Towards alternatives to animal testing of industrial chemicals in Australia – A scoping report

This report looks at the ability of non-animal testing methods to determine the safety of cosmetics and other industrial chemicals. It considers available and emerging Australian and international scientific evidence.

Refresh of the Medical Research Future Fund Assessment Criteria – October 2022

This document explains changes to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) assessment criteria and what they mean for MRFF applicants.

Projected Funding for MRFF Initiatives from 2022-23 to 2031-32

An outline of funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) between 2022-23 and 2031-32 under the MRFF 2nd 10-year Investment Plan.

Medical Research Future Fund 2nd 10-year Investment Plan (2022-23 to 2031-32)

The Australian Government has announced the $6.3 billion Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) 2nd 10-year Investment Plan. It continues our support for lifesaving research, job creation, local industry and growing Australia's reputation as a world leader in medical research.

Medical Research Future Fund – Research administration officer webinar 4 August 2022 – presentation

This document is the presentation from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Administration Officer Webinar on 4 August 2022.

Medicare annual statistics – Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) COVID-19 items (2021–22)

This document contains annual statistics about the use of MBS COVID-19 items for 2021–22.

PHDB annual report – 2020–21

This annual report of Private Hospital Data Bureau (PHDB) data outlines health statistics received from private hospitals detailing information relating to patient data for the 2020–2021 financial year.

HCP annual report – 2020–21

This annual report of Hospital Casemix Protocol (HCP) data outlines health statistics received from private health insurers detailing information relating to patient, medical and financial data for the 2020–2021 financial year.

Community Pharmacy Agreements (CPAs) – Program Data – Agreements 4 to 6

This publication includes historical data about pharmacy programs funded under previous Community Pharmacy Agreements (CPAs).

Community Pharmacy Agreements – Rural Support and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Programs Data – Agreement 6

This publication includes historical data about rural support and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pharmacy programs data funded under previous Community Pharmacy Agreements (CPAs).

Quality Use of Pathology Program (QUPP) project grants 2021–23

This document provides feedback to applicants for the Quality Use of Pathology Program Projects grant round (2021–23) GO5049 that was open on GrantConnect from 3 September 2021 to 19 October 2021.

Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission Review

This document reports on the 2021-22 review of the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission.

Medical Research Future Fund webinar presentation – 12 April 2022

This document is the presentation from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) webinar on 12 April 2022.

Medical Research Future Fund Grant Variation Policy

This document outlines the Department of Health’s policy position on varying a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant agreement.

GT-Dental data specification – Insurer to department – 2022–23

The Hospital Casemix Protocol (HCP) data specification for General Treatment-Dental files for 2022–23 details the financial, clinical and demographic data that hospitals must provide private health insurers. Private health insurers must then provide this data to us. Effective from 1 July 2022.

HCP data specifications – HCP2 – Insurer to department – 2022–23

The Hospital Casemix Protocol (HCP) data specification for HCP2 files for 2022–23 details the financial, clinical and demographic data that hospitals must provide private health insurers. Private health insurers must then provide this data to us. Effective from 1 July 2022.

HCP data specifications – Hospital to insurer – 2022–23

The Hospital Casemix Protocol (HCP) data specifications for HCP files details the financial, clinical and demographic data that hospitals must provide to private health insurers. Private health insurers must then provide this data to us. Effective from 1 July 2022.

PHDB data specification – Hospital to department – 2022–23

The Private Health Data Buruea (PHDB) data specifications for 2022–23 details the financial, clinical and demographic data that hospitals must provide to us. Effective from 1 July 2022.

HCP data specifications – HCP1 – Insurer to department – 2022–23

The Hospital Casemix Protocol (HCP) data specification for HCP1 files for 2022–23 details the financial, clinical and demographic data that hospitals must provide private health insurers. Private health insurers must then provide this data to us. Effective from 1 July 2022.

Changes in HCP and PHDB data specifications – 2022–23

This fact sheet outlines changes in the data specifications for Hospital Casemix Protocol (HCP) and Private Hospital Data Bureau (PHDB) data for the 2022–23 financial year. They take effect on 1 July 2022.

The brilliant women leading MRFF projects

To celebrate our first gender data report on MRFF funding, we present some of the brilliant female Chief Investigators leading MRFF projects.

Budget 2022–23: Funding for medical research

A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.

MRFF Funding Theme – Researchers

An overview of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Researchers theme, under the MRFF 2nd 10-year Investment Plan (2022-23 to 2031-32).

Biotechnology in Australia – Strategic Plan for Health and Medicine

Read the Australian Government's long-term plan for biotechnology in health and medicine.

MRFF Funding Theme – Patients

An overview of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Patients theme, under the MRFF 2nd 10-year Investment Plan (2022-23 to 2031-32).

Appendix B: MRFF Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Strategy

Appendix B to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) 2nd 10-year Investment Plan (2022-23 to 2031-32).

Budget 2022–23: Biotechnology in Australia: Strategic Plan for Health and Medicine

A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.

Alignment with the MRFF Strategy and Priorities

An overview of how Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) initiatives align with the MRFF Strategy and Priorities under the MRFF 2nd 10-year Investment Plan.

MRFF Funding Theme – Research Translation

An overview of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Translation theme, under the MRFF 2nd 10-year Investment Plan (2022-23 to 2031-32).

Overview and context – MRFF Funding Themes and Initiatives

An introduction to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) 2nd 10-year Investment Plan (2022-23 to 2031-32).

MRFF Funding Theme – Research Missions

An overview of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Missions theme, under the MRFF 2nd 10-year Investment Plan (2022-23 to 2031-32).

Appendix C: Explanatory Notes

Appendix C to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) 2nd 10-year Investment Plan (2022-23 to 2031-32).

MRFF – Funding Overview

An overview of funding under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) 2nd 10-year Investment Plan (2022-23 to 2031-32).

Appendix A: Alignment of the 21 MRFF Initiatives with the new draft Priorities

Appendix A to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) 2nd 10-year Investment Plan (2022-23 to 2031-32).

Medical Research Future Fund grant opportunity gender data report – 22 March 2022

An overview of gender data for applicants and grantees of competitive Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities.

Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Policy Statement – Participation by Department of Health employees in research activities funded by the MRFF

This policy ensures Department of Health staff understand their obligations when participating in activities funded by the MRFF.

MRFF Roll of Honour members explain why they assess our grants

This document features interviews with the people who participated in Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant assessment committees between 2015 and June 2021.

Medical Research Future Fund webinar presentation – 16 November 2021

This document is the presentation from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) webinar on 16 November 2021.

Medical Research Future Fund webinar presentation – 21 July 2021

This document is the presentation from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) webinar on 21 July 2021.

New MRFF funding empowers early to mid-career researchers to tackle significant health challenges

As part of the 2nd 10-year Investment Plan for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) $384.2 million over 10 years from 2022-23 will be provided for early to mid-career researchers in the first 10 years of employment since completing postgraduate research training.

MRFF Health Early to Mid-Career Researchers Stakeholder Roundtable – 14 October 2021

These documents relate to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Health and Medical Early to Mid-Career Researcher Stakeholder Roundtable on 14 October 2021.

MRFF Health and Medical Research Early to Mid-Career Researchers Roundtable – 6 May 2021

These documents relate to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Health and Medical Research Early to Mid-Career Researchers Roundtable on 6 May 2021.

MRFF Indigenous Health Research Fund Roadmap and Implementation Plan National Consultation Report

This report summarises the national consultation on the Indigenous Health Research Fund Roadmap and Implementation Plan conducted between 14 December 2020 and 23 April 2021.

MRFF Resources – Indigenous Health Research Fund Implementation Plan

This plan supports the implementation of the Indigenous Health Research Fund (IHRF) Roadmap and establishes a strategy to address the IHRF’s goals. IHRF is a Medical Research Future Fund initiative. It supports research designed to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

MRFF Indigenous Health Research Fund International Review of the Roadmap and Implementation Plan

This report summarises the outcomes of the Indigenous Health Research Fund International Review Panel meeting on 17 March 2021. The panel met to inform the strategic direction of the Indigenous Health Research Fund’s Roadmap and Implementation Plan.

Appendix A – MRFF Indigenous Health Research Fund projects funded as of October 2022

This is Appendix A to the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Indigenous Health Research Fund Implementation Plan. It identifies Indigenous Health Research Fund projects funded as at October 2022.

MRFF Indigenous Health Research Fund Roadmap

This Roadmap outlines the aim, vision, goals and priorities for investment for the Indigenous Health Research Fund (IHRF). The IHRF is a Medical Research Future Fund initiative. It supports research designed to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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