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NHMRC is committed to building and strengthening the capacity and capability amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers. We do this through funding, events and educational opportunities. Read about some of the capacity and capability initiatives we are involved with.
Around 1,786 new cases of ovarian cancer in Australia were estimated to have been diagnosed in 2023, which is the equivalent of a 1 in 87 lifetime risk.In our first Speaking of Science webinar, held for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we were joined by international expert in ovarian cancer research, Professor Susan Ramus (Professor of Molecular Oncology in the School of Clinical Medicine at the University of New South Wales).
NHMRC recognises excellence in the health and medical research sector through its annual Research Excellence Awards. Find our 2023 award winners listed below.
NHMRC recognises excellence in the health and medical research sector through its annual Research Excellence Awards.
The 45th biannual report
This report contains information on NHMRC administration and performance, and a record of our activities for the reporting period 2024–25.An accessible version of this document is available on the Transparency Portal.
The NHMRC Corporate Plan 2025–26 presents our strategy for building a healthy Australia, across the strategic themes (purposes) of investment, translation and integrity of health and medical research. The plan also includes our strategic and health priorities, as well as our key activities planned for 2025–26 and over the next few years. The plan describes the operating context in which we work and outlines our performance criteria and targets for the next 4 years.
This report contains information on NHMRC administration and performance, and a record of our activities for the reporting period 2020–21. An accessible version of this document is available on the Transparency Portal.
10 of the Best – Thirteenth Edition describes 10 Australian health and medical research projects chosen from among the thousands of NHMRC funded medical research projects underway in Australia.
The Statement on consumer and community involvement in health and medical research (The Statement), co-authored by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF), aims to guide research institutions, researchers, consumers and community members in the active involvement of consumers and community members in all aspects of health and medical research.
Many Australians report they use complementary medicine, but don't tell their clinicians which may impede treatment. This resource aims to promote discussions between clinicians and patients about complementary medicine and better equip patients to make informed decisions about their health care.
This Statement and Information Paper were designed to inform the community and policy makers of the effects of lead on the human body. Evidence has shown an association with reduced academic achievement, behavioural problems, increased blood pressure and delayed sexual maturation.
This process report refers to the development of documents that assessed the evidence on the clinical effectiveness of 16 natural therapies: Alexander technique, aromatherapy, Bowen therapy, Buteyko, Feldenkrais, homeopathy, iridology, kinesiology, naturopathy, Pilates, reflexology, Rolfing, shiatsu, tai chi, western herbal medicine and yoga.For more information, visit Natural Therapies Review 2024.