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Cheer on our Australian Paralympic athletes at Paris 2024
Get behind the Australian team's quest for success at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games from 28 August – 8 September. -
The Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology (QUDTP) Program – Grant opportunities now open
Applications are now open for the QUDTP grant opportunities for the Health Professional Education and Consumer Health Literacy streams. -
Have your say about the draft autism health roadmap
We’re seeking your views on our draft National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People. -
Supporting consumer involvement in health and medical research
Learn how we are supporting consumer involvement in research funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). -
Australian athletes shine at Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Congratulations to our Australian athletes who competed in our nation’s most successful Olympic Games in history. -
$5.5 million investment in the health of Australian newborns
The Australian Government is investing $5.5 million into a newborn screening platform that will screen for hundreds of life-threatening genetic illnesses at birth. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). -
Join our Medical Research Future Fund webinar for research administration officers
We invite you to join our next Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Administration Officer (RAO) Webinar on 29 August 2024. -
General practices: Help us promote our life-saving cancer screening programs
We have sent cancer screening packs to more than 7,000 general practices, and are seeking your help to promote our life-saving cancer screening programs. -
Be counted as part of the Health and Medical Research Workforce Audit
Are you a health and medical researcher or do you support health and medical research activities? Have you had these roles in the past but left to work in another sector? If so, we want to hear from you. -
Update on Pathology Accreditation Standards
Important information for healthcare providers and pathology laboratories regarding changes to the ‘Requirements for Cervical Screening (First edition 2023)’ from 1 August 2024. -
Seeking to improve and increase rural surgical training
The Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner (ONRHC) and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) held a National Rural Surgeons’ Training and Retention Workshop in February 2024. The summary and outcomes paper from the workshop is now available. -
$19 million for research using mRNA to prevent cancer and treat disease
The Australian Government is investing over $19 million into research that uses mRNA – the medical technology that underpins the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). -
Have your say on aged care quality indicators
We’re looking for volunteers to take part in one-hour online focus groups to get feedback on the aged care quality indicators. -
Prepare clients for 3G network switch off
From 1 September 2024, major telecommunications providers will be switching off their 3G network. This may impact older people using 3G enabled devices, such as personal medical or alert alarms. Find out how you can prepare. -
Commitment to equity on sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics and sexual orientation
We have released a joint statement with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to help make health and medical research more inclusive. -
New incentive payment for general practitioners to ensure better health services for aged care residents
The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive supports aged care residents to receive regular visits from their general practitioner (GP) and the care team with an ongoing care plan. -
Webinars on cervical screening for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients
NACCHO are hosting two CPD accredited webinars for healthcare workers on the cervical screening self-collection option. The webinars will focus on how to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women and people with a cervix in their cervical screening. -
$53.6 million for research into women’s health, chronic pain and alcohol use
Applications are open for three new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities. -
Indigenous Australian athletes set to inspire as Paris 2024 approaches
This week, Australians across the country come together to celebrate NAIDOC Week and reflect on the contributions of Indigenous Australians. -
Hearing Service Program 2024 Public Consultation
The Hearing Service Program publicly consulted on draft proposals to simplify and improve program service items and program standards. The results and themes are summarised here. -
Save the date for DonateLife Week 2024
It’s time to grab your calendar and highlight Sunday 28 July to Sunday 4 August 2024 as DonateLife Week. We encourage all Australians to register as organ and tissue donors and be the reason someone else gets a second chance at life. -
Guide for best practice design in residential aged care
The National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines outline practical changes aged care providers can make to improve residents’ quality of life. -
Contribute to a new era in Australian health and medical research
We have joined with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to strengthen Australia’s world-leading research capability under a new structure. You can contribute by nominating for our new NHMRC-MRFF joint advisory committees. -
Equity in cervical screening webinar
Healthcare providers are invited to attend a webinar on best practice cervical screening for people with disability. -
Nominate someone inspiring for an Australian of the Year Award
Nominate an inspiring older person or someone making a difference to the lives of older people for a 2025 Australian of the Year Award.