03 Oct 2023
Aged Care Knowledge Hub
A new online knowledge hub is available to support nurses in developing and furthering their career in aged care.
28 Sep 2023
Thank you to our Medical Research Future Fund Grant Assessment Committee members
The success of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant funding relies on informed and committed community members stepping forward to assess grant applications.
27 Sep 2023
Medicines just got cheaper
Selected Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines can now be prescribed for a 60-days for the price of a single prescription. This means many Australians who have a stable, ongoing health condition can now save money on their regular medication.
22 Sep 2023
Updated Dementia in Australia report and National Dementia Data Improvement Plan 2023-2033 released
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released an updated Dementia in Australia report and National Dementia Data Improvement Plan. This work monitors outcomes for people living with dementia and their carers in Australia.
01 Jan 2023
Travellers from China required to undertake COVID-19 testing before travel
The Australian Government will introduce pre-departure testing for COVID-19 for people travelling to Australia from the People’s Republic of China.
20 Sep 2023
Express your interest in guiding the future of the Genomics Health Futures Mission
The Genomics Health Futures Mission is an initiative of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). We invite you to express your interest in becoming a member of the next expert advisory panel (EAP) that will advise on its priorities.
18 Sep 2023
Act now for a dementia-friendly future this Dementia Action Week
Find out how you can get involved this Dementia Action Week and learn more about our dementia initiatives.
13 Sep 2023
$34 million for research into post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (long COVID) and sleep apnoea
Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities to the value of $34 million are now available.
13 Sep 2023
A smart gas-sensing capsule invented in Australia could soon help people living with bowel syndromes
Doctors could soon use the smart Atmo Gas Capsule to diagnose and treat bowel syndromes, replacing invasive or hard to interpret methods. The Australian company Atmos Biosciences is developing and marketing this new device.
11 Sep 2023
Unleashing the potential of our health workforce
The Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce Review is seeking submissions to better understand how health professionals work across primary care.
