26 Oct 2023
$147.5 million for research into rare illnesses, multidisciplinary primary care, cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities to the value of $147.5 million are now available.
26 Oct 2023
Launch of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Plan
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Plan aims to deliver positive outcomes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
23 Oct 2023
Aged care placements available to nursing students
Bachelor of Nursing students can now apply for high-quality clinical placements in the aged care sector through the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program.
23 Oct 2023
$30.8 million for Indigenous-led health research
We have announced $30.8 million for Indigenous-led research into health issues facing First Nations people. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
20 Oct 2023
End of COVID-19 emergency response
A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, on the end of the COVID-19 emergency response.
20 Oct 2023
AHPPC statement – End of COVID-19 emergency response
On 20 October 2023, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer declared that COVID-19 is no longer a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS) following the end of winter in Australia. The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) supports this declaration.
19 Oct 2023
Can AI personalise mental health treatments for university students?
University students can feel severe psychological distress before their exams. The Vibe Up trial uses artificial intelligence (AI) to find out if digital mental health therapies can help, and which therapies work best for each student.
17 Oct 2023
Aged care design ideas competition now open
The Reimagining Where We Live design ideas competition is now open for architects and designers to design an innovative aged care home and showcase what can be achieved with the Australian Government’s new Design Principles and Guidelines for aged care homes.
16 Oct 2023
New statutory agency to investigate systemic issues in aged care
The new Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care will provide informed and independent oversight of the aged care system.
16 Oct 2023
$15 million for research to better treat prostate and childhood cancer
The Australian Government has announced $15 million for the development of next-generation medicines to better treat prostate and childhood cancer. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
