Research Australia Special Reports
Vital Research for a Vital Australia: Health and Medical Research Federal Election Policy Proposal, July 2010
The policy includes a six point plan that calls for a commitment to a 4% increase in funding for the National Health and Medical Research Council (in real terms) from 2011 ($500m), a $100 m package to support clinical research as part of the health reform package, a new Innovation and Technologies Fund to aid commercialization of Australian discoveries, and a national consultation to develop a Ten Year Strategic Health and Medical Research Plan for Australia. Download Report
Australian Financial Crisis: Implications for Health and Research (Report). Research Australia Report: “Australian Financial Crisis: Implications for Health and Research”.
Research Australia has invited some of Australia’s leading experts on health, the economy, government and society to share their thoughts on how we can ensure we survive this recession, with a healthier and more productive Australia. November 2009. Download report
Trends in Health and Medical Research Funding 2009
Research Australia has prepared a snapshot of trends and statistics on funding for health and medical research over recent years. This publication, “Trends in Health and Medical Research Funding” will assist members in the preparation of policy materials in relation to the NHMRC, competitive grants, infrastructure support, government funding, business R&D, philanthropic investment and return on investment. Download Research Australia's Trends in Health and Medical Research Funding 2009 Report April 2009 (PDF 162 KB)
Changes and Challenges (November 2007)
A special report appearing in The Australian celebrating Research Australia's "Thank You Day" as well as highlighting the nation's health and medical achievements.
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Research Australia's policy statement (September 2007)
Building a healthier nation through health and medical research.
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Healthy Planet Places and People (2007)
Twelve of Australia's top scientists take a look at how climate change may affect our health.
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Beyond Discovery 2007
A follow-up to Beyond Discovery 2004, which explores the biotech/health sector.
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Health and Medical Research Philanthropy: The Fourth Dimension of the Virtuous Cycle (2006)
The basis of Research Australia's new philanthropy centre.
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Lifting the Lifegiving Dollar (2005)
Case samples of creative practice in health and medical research philanthropy conducted by the Queensland University of Technology.
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Beyond Discovery (2004)
Exploring the research origins and commercial experiences of 100 health biotechnology companies in Australia.
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