13 Nov 2023
Virtual reality is helping brain injury survivors regain use of their arms and hands
Survivors of brain injuries caused by stroke and other serious events can lose function in their arms and hands. An Australian company is creating a virtual reality therapy system to help survivors regain the use of these limbs.
09 Nov 2023
$9.76 million to support the local development of lifesaving new drugs
The Australian Government is investing $9.76 million in the development of lifesaving drugs and world-class treatments in Australia. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
09 Nov 2023
New Australian Clinical Trials website
We have upgraded and refreshed the Australian Clinical Trials website. Learn more about the new site.
08 Nov 2023
Aged Care Registered Nurses’ Payments Program
We will be delivering a payment to registered nurses who work for the same aged care employer for 6 or 12 months.
03 Nov 2023
MyMedicare patient registration now open
Australians can now register with their preferred general practice in MyMedicare. Learn about the new voluntary patient registration system, how to register, and what it means for you.
02 Nov 2023
Our response to the capability review
Our response to the Australian Public Service Commission’s capability review of our work is now available. It outlines the actions we are taking to further improve how we manage and deliver Australia’s world-class health and aged care systems.
02 Nov 2023
Annual report – Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner 2022–23
This annual report covers the commissioner’s activities from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023. It includes key highlights, priority areas and their focus for the future.
02 Nov 2023
Learn about addressing Medical Research Future Fund priorities in grant applications
We invite you to join our next Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Webinar at 2:00pm (AEDT) on 23 November 2023.
02 Nov 2023
$6 million for research to tackle diabetes and cardiovascular disease in Indigenous communities
We are providing almost $6 million to boost the health and wellbeing of First Nations people. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
02 Nov 2023
Launch of the Australian Cancer Plan
Learn about the new Australian Cancer Plan, which aims to improve prevention, screening, treatment and management of all cancers for all people across Australia.