AAHMS 2025 Election Platform
Health and Medical Research core to National Resilience: AAHMS 2025 Election Platform The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has today launched its 2025 Election Platform, calling on all political parties and candidates to strengthen Australia’s future resilience by placing health and medical research at the centre of our national agenda. As Australia […]
Health and medical research not fully leveraged in Budget’s economic and national resilience strategy
Yesterday’s Federal Budget was delivered amid an increasingly unpredictable geopolitical and trade landscape, as Australia also confronts the ongoing challenges posed by climate change, pandemics, and chronic disease. The Budget passed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers took steps towards acknowledging that emerging global risks and the evolving security environment are increasingly intertwining Australia’s economic and […]
Investment in health welcomed, but evidence-based care at risk without greater investment in health and medical research
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences welcomes the Australian Government’s investments in health and aged care in the 2025-26 Budget, including strengthened Medicare, preventive health, and enhanced digital mental health services. However, to maximise the health impacts and economic returns of these investments, it is essential that they are accompanied by strategic measures […]
AAHMS welcomes appointment of Professor Michael Kidd as Chief Medical Officer
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Science (AAHMS) warmly welcomes the appointment of Academy Fellow Professor Michael Kidd AO FAHMS as Australia’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO). “Professor Kidd’s international reputation and outstanding career in general practice, primary care, and health policy leadership makes him exceptionally well-placed to lead in this critical role,” said Academy […]
AAHMS makes submission on National Health and Medical Research Strategy
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Science has made a submission to the Australian Government’s Health and Medical Research Office (HMRO) survey on the development of Australia’s first National Health and Medical Research Strategy. The submission highlights the need for a transformative National Health and Medical Research Strategy designed to secure Australia’s leadership in […]
We are hiring – Policy and Communications Officer
We are seeking a motivated and talented Policy and Communications Officer to join our small, dynamic team. Summary: Job type: 0.8-1.0 FTE; permanent contract Location: AAHMS office in Brisbane, Sydney or Canberra, with hybrid working an option Reports to: Director of Policy & Communications and Deputy CEO Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 per annum commensurate with […]