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 […]
Submission: Draft National Consumer Engagement Strategy for Health and Wellbeing consultation
In September 2023, the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences provided a submission to the Draft National Consumer Engagement Strategy for Health and Wellbeing consultation. The Academy welcomes the Australian Government’s efforts to develop a National Consumer Engagement Strategy for Health and Wellbeing (the Strategy). The Strategy is a welcome step towards implementation of […]
Submission: National Health and Climate Strategy
In July 2023, the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences made a submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care consultation on a National Health and Climate Strategy. AAHMS welcomes the Australian Government’s efforts to develop a National Health and Climate Strategy. We strongly support this important initiative and stand ready to assist […]