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The Federal Government has outlined nearl $10 million in funding under a scheme to assist Australian researchers search for new ways to prevent and treat the disease.
“The hopes of many Australian patients and families rest on the incredible work that our dedicated researchers do to try and find a cure for cancer,” Minister for Health and Aging Nicola Roxon said.
“Many of the winners are conducting groundbreaking research - whether it’s into improving the lives of young cancer survivors through the use of online tools or developing new treatments for brain or lung cancer – all of them offer a beacon of hope to the community.
The funding will be allocated to 30 new cancer research projects include innovative joint ventures between Cancer Australia and beyondblue, Cure Cancer Australia Foundation, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, National Breast Cancer Foundation, Leukaemia Foundation, Cancer Council Australia and Cancer Council NSW.
“The scheme fosters collaboration between cancer researchers to build Australia’s cancer research capacity, impact on practice and policy, and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer,” Dr Helen Zorbas, CEO of Cancer Australia said.
Nanopatch wins innovation award
The Australian Innovation Challenge has recognised the revolutionary Nanopatch technology with top honours at an award ceremony held last week, winning the manufacturing and high-tech design category.
Federal Government announces healthy Internet CRC
The Federal Government has announced the formation of a new Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) that will conduct research into new ways of using the Internet, social media and other applications.
Government receives interim dental report
The Federal Government has confirmed the it has received an interim report on dental health reform options from the independent National Advisory Council on Dental Health.
NHMRC honours top researchers
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has held its annual awards ceremony in Canberra, recognising the country’s leading health and medical researchers.
New agency to design NDIS
The Federal Government has announced the formation of a new agency that will be tasked to lead the Government’s designing of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
NHMRC holds health symposium
The National Health and Medical Research Council has held its 75 anniversary symposium, analyzing the best way forward to translate research into better health outcomes for all nations.
Monash leads malaria breakthrough
A team of research scientists have discovered new ways in which the malaria parasite survives and develops in the victim’s bloodstream, paving the way for the development of new drugs to treat the deadly disease.
Youth cancer deaths drop
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released a report into cancer rates in adolescents and young adults, finding that cancer related mortality rates are dropping in the 15-29 age group.
Government outlines mental health spending
The Federal Government has announced the allocation $26.2 million in mental health research, announced in the 2011/12 Budget.
Melbourne to host international AIDS conference
Melbourne has been announced as the host city for the 2014 International AIDS Conference, which will be the largest medical conference ever held in the country.
Climate Change threatens health: report
The Climate Change Commission has released its Climate Change and Health extension to its original Critical Decade report, finding that climate change will result in prolonged and increasingly severe heatwaves, increasingly severe pandemics and mass population displacement.
Government launches whooping cough campaign
The Federal Government has launched a new public health campaign aimed at improving quality of information and advice on whooping cough.
ABS releases patient findings
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its Patient Experiences In Australia: Summary of Findings report, showing that at least 80% of people felt their health professional always or often spent enough time with them, listened carefully to them and had shown them respect.
Bioprinter awarded Engineering Innovation Award
Start-up company Organovo and Melbourne based Invetech have been jointly awarded the Engineering Innovation Award for the development of the world’s first commercial 3D bioprinter.
Victoria to solve health problems with technology solutions
The Victorian Government is calling for healthcare professionals and community health providers to submit ideas on how technology might be better used to improve patient care and increased productivity in the sector.
Welfare spending tops $137 billion
Australian spent $137 billion on welfare in the 2008-09 period, according to research conducted by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). With more than $113 billion of that spent on health.
Federal Government pushes immunisation incentives
The Federal Government has announced extensive reform to Australia’s childhood immunisation arrangements that will remove tax benefits from families that opt out of immunisation.
Federal Government introduces eHealth legislation
The Federal Government has tabled legislation before parliament that, if passed, will introduce a national eHealth records system starting from July 2012.
Call for input on Victorian Mental Illness Research Fund
The Victorian Government has called for input to a consultation process on its $10 million Mental Illness Research Fund.
$24 million to prevent infectious diseases
The Federal Government has outlined a $24 million commitment to assist Australia’s Asian neighbours combat the spread of infectious diseases in people and animals across the region.