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AAHMS warns: international scientific cooperation is vital for progress
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has today released a new position statement affirming its commitment to protecting and advancing global scientific cooperation and collaboration. The statement highlights the Academy’s strong support for international mobility, open exchange of knowledge, and research free from political interference – principles…
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AAHMS calls for urgent national program to monitor human exposure to chemical contaminants
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has today released a policy statement calling for the establishment of a National Human Biomonitoring Program to track Australians’ exposure to chemical contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – a group of human-made “forever chemicals”. “PFAS are group of…
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Congratulations to our eight Fellows elected to the Academy of Science
Eight Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Fellows have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to health and medical research with election to the Australian Academy of Science. Professors David Adams, Gabrielle Belz, Helen Christensen, Jürgen Götz, David Huang, Christina Mitchell, Clare Scott and Anthony Weiss were announced as new…
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AAHMS welcomes re-elected Albanese Government
AAHMS welcomes re-elected Albanese Government and key health portfolio appointments The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his government on their re-election and the formation of the new ministry. We extend our warm congratulations to the Hon Mark Butler MP on his reappointment…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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AAHMS welcomes Government response on issues related to menopause and perimenopause
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) welcomes the Australian Government’s response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report on Issues Related to Menopause and Perimenopause. The response acknowledges many of the key messages put forward by the Academy, particularly in relation to research, workforce participation, health…