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While diabetes has been recognised as a severe disease since ancient times, it was only during the mid-20th century that National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)-funded researchers at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute conclusively demonstrated that there are 2 major types of diabetes – type 2 (T2D) and type 1 (T1D) – based upon whether a person can or cannot produce their own insulin.

NHMRC has established a Steering Committee to advise on the initial set up of the ME/CFS guideline development project.

Allergic diseases cost the Australian economy about $30 billion per year in direct financial costs and lost wellbeing.1 Pollens are the most widespread allergen source globally. In Australia, grass pollen exposure is a major trigger of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and is linked to increases in hospital emergency department visits and admissions for asthma.2 

This section provides a collation of the case studies and scenarios provided in the Good institutional practice guide (the Guide).

This handbook outlines the requirements and procedures for the certification of institutions under our National Certification Scheme of Institutional Processes Related to the Ethical Review of Multi-centre Research. The handbook is currently under review. Before commencing steps to apply for certification, please contact us at HREC.admin@nhmrc.gov.au for further advice.

This report Promoting social and emotional development and wellbeing of infants in pregnancy and the first year of life: a NHMRC report on the evidence summarises findings of the evaluation of evidence on the effectiveness of interventions delivered in pregnancy or the first postpartum year.

Definitions for terms and abbreviations used in the Draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy.

Each year, almost 1 in 10 babies are born prematurely in Australia.1 Babies born early face numerous health challenges, including needing help to breathe for weeks or months after birth. For babies born very preterm, lung complications can continue well into childhood. Supported by NHMRC grants, collaborating researchers from The Royal Women’s Hospital, University of Melbourne, Monash University, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, and University of Tasmania implemented numerous programs aimed at improving the care of premature infants, leading to their improved long-term lung health.

Engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in guideline development Engagement is a relationship built on trust and integrity

The Steering Group Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) has been established to guide the review of the Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand including Recommended Dietary Intakes.

The National COVID-19 Health and Research Advisory Committee was established to provide advice on Australia's health response to the COVID-19 pandemic to the Commonwealth Chief Medical Officer.

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.

The Community water planner: A tool for small communities to develop drinking water management plans was a web-based tool developed to help assess and manage the risks in remote Australian community water supplies. This tool is no longer available.