Submission: NHMRC statement on sex and gender in health and medical research
In December 2023, the Academy provided a submission to the consultation on a joint National Health and Medical Research Council/Medical Research Future Fund Statement on Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics and Sexual Orientation in Health and Medical Research. The Academy’s response was informed by input from Fellows of the Academy and focused on answering […]
Submission: Understanding our RNA Potential
In October 2023, the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences responded to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources consultation Understanding our RNA potential discussion paper. We strongly support the Department’s efforts to unleash the nation’s RNA potential and to bring together a clearer picture of the technologies and approaches currently under development across […]
Submission: Consultation on Unleashing the potential of our workforce
In October 2023, the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences made a submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care on the Unleashing the potential of our workforce – Scope of Practice Review. The Academy welcomes this independent scope of practice review that will examine the barriers and incentives health practitioners face working to their […]
Submission: Draft National Science and Research Priorities
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) welcomes the release of the Australian Government’s draft National Science and Research Priorities. We strongly support the aim of the priorities to cut across traditional discipline and sector boundaries and target Australia’s biggest challenges over the coming decade. The priorities have the potential to play a […]
Submission: Inquiry into diabetes in Australia
In August 2023 the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences provided a submission to the Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport – Inquiry into diabetes in Australia. AAHMS welcomes this important inquiry that could help improve the health and wellbeing of the Australian community by making recommendations to reduce the incidence of […]
Submission to Australian Universities Accord Interim Report consultation
In September 2023, the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences responded to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report consultation. The Academy strongly supports the Government’s commitment to reform Australia’s higher education system through an Australian Universities Accord and we welcome the opportunity to provide input in response to the Accord Panel’s Interim Report. AAHMS […]