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Questions and answers about the Lead replacements in plumbing products, lead and manganese update (June 2025) to the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (the Guidelines).
This section details what you need to know about the NHMRC review of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Australian drinking water.
This Committee provides expert advice on recreational water quality.
This section includes questions and answers about the review of PFAS in drinking water.
NHMRC PFAS Guidance for Recreational Water – Frequently Asked Questions
Following an earlier review of evidence linking wind farms to human health, NHMRC sought to update and review available information. The documents here focus on the methods used to conduct a systematic literature review focusing on noise, shadow flicker and electromagnetic radiation.
List of administrative and supporting information for updates to the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines between 2017 and 2022. Documents are available from the downloads section.
NHMRC is investing $3 million for international collaborations undertaking research that globally advances the field of neurodegeneration among Indigenous populations.
Inflammation of the stomach (gastritis) and peptic ulcers have been significant sources of illness throughout recorded history. Up until the 1980s, they were thought to be caused by excess stomach acid, stress, or dietary factors such as spicy food or alcohol. However, NHMRC-funded researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) played key roles in the Nobel Prize winning discovery that ulcers are ultimately caused by a bacterial infection and that they can be cured using antibiotics. This research has led to the virtual elimination of peptic ulcer disease throughout the world, where treatment is available.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is a day all Australians are urged to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and learn about the impact that culture, family and community plays in the life of every child.
Welcome to Tracker, the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) fortnightly newsletter with the latest information on major activities and funding opportunities.
Self nominations to participate in Peer Review for 2026 are now open
The creation of knowledge does not, of itself, lead to widespread implementation and positive impacts on health. For benefits to flow to Australians, knowledge must be translated into new or improved practices, policies, and technologies.
NHMRC plays a vital role in advancing health and medical research translation in Australia, supporting the uptake of research findings into health policies, practices, and technologies through a range of targeted funding schemes, guidelines and initiatives. NHMRC also aligns with national strategies to promote research translation aimed at improving health outcomes.
In 2022, working with its Health Research Impact Committee, National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) developed the NHMRC Research Translation Strategy 2022–2025 (the Strategy).
Welcome to Tracker, the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) fortnightly newsletter with the latest information on major activities and funding opportunities.