06 Mar 2026

Final Report Released on HELP Debt Reduction Program

The independent review of the HELP Debt Reduction Program has been completed and officially tabled in Parliament.

06 Mar 2026

$152 Million Available to Support Medical Innovations and Consumer-Led Research

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) has announced new grant opportunities in 2026, with $152 million available to help bring medical innovations to market and increase consumer involvement in health research.

03 Mar 2026

Governments Order Review of cohealth GP Clinics

The Australian and Victorian governments have started an independent review into cohealth’s general practice services.

02 Mar 2026

New 10-Year Plan Aims to Improve Chronic Disease Care in Australia

The Australian Government has introduced a new long-term plan to strengthen how chronic health conditions are prevented and managed across the country.

20 Feb 2026

$436 Million Boost for First Nations Health Research

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is putting strong support behind health research that benefits Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia.

19 Feb 2026

85 Million Boost for Research to Tackle Unmet Medical Needs

Up to $85 million is being made available to support research infrastructure aimed at helping people with serious health conditions where current diagnosis or treatment options are not working well.

16 Feb 2026

Free Webinar for Health Professionals: Medicare Mental Health Services

Health professionals are invited to a free webinar to learn about Medicare Mental Health services

16 Feb 2026

Have Your Say: NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee Seeks Feedback on Supports

The NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee is reviewing disability supports to make sure they are safe, effective, and provide good value for participants.

16 Feb 2026

$13 Million Available for International Clinical Trials in Australia

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is inviting applications for its 2026 International Clinical Trial Collaborations grant, offering up to $13 million for medical research projects.

02 Feb 2026

New Open Science Policy to Make Health Research More Accessible

The NHMRC and the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) have launched a new Open Science Policy to make health and medical research more open, collaborative, and accessible.