06 Jan 2025
Small grants boost grassroots initiatives focused on suicide prevention
South Western Sydney PHN is funding grassroots initiatives aimed at reducing the stigma of suicide and mental health by promoting social connectedness, reducing loneliness and increasing help-seeking for priority populations.
06 Jan 2025
Survey reveals strong consumer and clinician involvement and progress towards impact in health and medical research
We have released the results of our first survey measuring the impact of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
06 Jan 2025
$35.7 million to support clinical trials into areas of unmet medical need
Guidelines are available for the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) 2024 Clinical Trial Enabling Infrastructure grant opportunity.
06 Jan 2025
Call for applications - Appointment to the health profession Accreditation Committees
Applications are now open from interested persons for appointment to the following health profession Accreditation Committees (the Committees):
03 Jan 2025
Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention program grants now operational
Activities engaging priority populations to reduce their risk of suicide and promote help-seeking and connectedness have now been boosted through a South Western Sydney PHN small grants program.
03 Jan 2025
$18.5 million to help eight innovative startups commercialise their research into medicinal treatments
The Australian Government is supporting these startups to address critical health issues such as cancer, pregnancy conditions and eye damage. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
02 Jan 2025
Consumers win affordability gains
The Consumers Health Forum of Australia today welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to freeze the maximum amount all people will pay to fill a PBS prescription.
31 Dec 2024
Public Health Warning: Severe overdoses after using drugs thought to be cocaine
NSW Health is warning the community about the dangers of unexpected drugs in cocaine, which have resulted in three recent overdoses including one death.
24 Dec 2024
Measles alert for NSW
NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while visiting several locations across NSW.