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This guide supports the implementation of the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes 8th edition (2013) by providing advice about how the specific and unique needs of Australian native mammals can be met when these animals are used for scientific purposes. It provides information for investigators, institutions, animal ethics committees and all those involved in the care and use of Australian native mammals for scientific purposes.Notice: This publication is more than 5 years old and may no longer reflect current evidence or best practice.
Australia has strong rules about the use of non-human primates for scientific purposes.
NHMRC recognises that the COVID-19 pandemic may be affecting research involving animals, including delays to existing research projects, or new research relating to the pandemic that proposes to use animals.
The ninth meeting of the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) Dietary Guidelines Expert Committee (Expert Committee) was held in July 2024 by videoconference. The meeting discussed the selection of relevant systematic reviews that could be used to address the priority research questions and gaps in the current evidence base.
Ensuring the ethical, humane and responsible use of animals in health and medical research forms part of the sector’s social licence to operate in Australia.
The Animal Welfare Committee advises us about the care and use of animals for scientific purposes, in particular, for biomedical research.
Our funded research involving animals must meet specific requirements, including adherence to relevant legislation, the Code and our policies, standards, and guidelines.
Ensuring the ethical, humane and responsible use of animals in health and medical research forms part of the sector’s social license to operate in Australia.
In addition to the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes (the Code), we provide information to help people ensure that the use of animals is ethical, humane, complies with all relevant legislation and the Code, and meets the highest possible standards.
In Australia, the care and use of animals for scientific purposes, including research, is regulated under state and territory legislation.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) was the fifth leading cause of death in Australia in 2020. With early diagnosis and treatment, people with COPD can breathe better and live healthier lives.
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) are uniquely positioned to work with individuals, philanthropic trusts, foundations and other funders to help support health and medical research in Australia. Philanthropists interested in supporting high quality health and medical research projects are encouraged to review the opportunities for, and benefits of, engaging with us.
MRFF – Clinical Trials Activity Initiative – 2024 Clinical Trials Activity Grant Opportunity
MRFF Clinical Trials Activity Initiative – 2024 International Clinical Trial Collaborations Grant Opportunity (GO6825)
For the 30th anniversary of International Men’s Health Week (10–16 June 2024), NHMRC shined an important light on key issues impacting the health and wellbeing of Australian men and boys, focusing on the 3 pillars of health: physical, mental and emotional.
Welcome to Tracker, NHMRC’s fortnightly newsletter with the latest information on major activities and funding opportunities.
Regulation of research involving human embryos and embryo-like structures in Australia.
Selecting studies and data extraction Ensuring the right articles are included in your evidence review
Equity All people should have a fair opportunity to attain their full health potential, and no one should be disadvantaged in achieving this potential if it can be avoided