$400 million funding boost for health and medical research
20 May 2020 The Morrison Government will invest almost $400 million in world-leading health and medical research projects to improve the lives of all Australians. Our Government will strengthen Australians’ health through research to prevent illness and deliver…
$32 million for the next generation of clinician researchers to pursue critical health and medical research
20 May 2020 The Australian Government will invest almost $32 million through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) in world-leading health and medical research projects. 30 early- to mid-career researchers will be offered 5-year grants funded through the…
Supporting Victorian Universities
19 May 2020 The Victorian Government will make an unprecedented investment in local universities to protect jobs and support the state’s economic rebound from the coronavirus crisis. Minister for Training and Skills and Higher Education Gayle Tierney joined…
Immunological scarring: new research reveals why your immune system can shut down
19 May 2020 Researchers have identified a molecular “switch” that triggers a powerful chain of events in response to severe bacterial or viral infections that could change how we manage patients in intensive care, including those with COVID-19.…
New Angel Groups Provide Lifeline To Early-Stage Startups
19 May 2020 More than $10 million in private sector capital is set to be unlocked to help over 40 early-stage Victorian startups reach their economic potential, thanks to funding announced by the Andrews Labor Government today. The…
Opyl Limited and AAMRI launch COVID-19 Social Media Guide to provide support to the Medical Research Institute sector
14 May 2020 Opyl Limited and the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) today launched a comprehensive Social Media Guide to support medical researchers in amplifying critical information through global digital communication channels, like social media, during…
Crack Investigative Teams For Coronavirus Outbreaks
11 May 2020 New rapid response teams will be established to prevent, respond to and limit outbreaks as part of a major coronavirus surveillance boost announced today by the Victorian Government to coincide with the first step in…
New Report: COVID-19’s impact on the medical research institute workforce could be severe
11 May 2020 A new report titled “Impact of the Pandemic on Australia’s Research Workforce”, compiled by sector lead organisations with the Chief Scientist – has painted a troubling extended outlook for the research community. “As the report…
Over $33 million to boost genomics research into cancers and to combat children’s diseases
6 May 2020 Via the Hon Greg Hunt MP The Morrison Government has awarded over $33 million to Australia’s best and brightest researchers to combat high mortality and low survivability cancers and diseases, improve paediatric acute care using…
Saving Jobs And Reducing The Burden On Businesses And Families
5 May 2020 Via the Victorian Government The Victorian Government will provide a further $491 million in tax relief to help save businesses and jobs, and freeze a host of fees, charges and levies to reduce the financial…
ATO support for people affected by COVID-19
4 May 2020 Via Senator the Hon Michaela Cash, Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is implementing a range of COVID-19 support measures for businesses and employers and for individuals and…
Ground breaking partnership delivers 10 million COVID-19 tests and equipment
29 April 2020 Via The Hon Greg Hunt MP In a ground breaking and critically important partnership between the Australian Government, Minderoo Foundation and private pathology providers, Australia has secured an additional 10 million COVID-19 test kits and…
