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Despite the use of lead being reduced in many industries, it is still found in many environments and is known to have adverse effects on human health. This report evaluates the evidence relating to individual level lead exposure in Australia, the effects from this and the effectiveness of intervention strategies.
Each year, almost 1 in 10 babies are born prematurely in Australia.1 Babies born early face numerous health challenges, including needing help to breathe for weeks or months after birth. For babies born very preterm, lung complications can continue well into childhood. Supported by NHMRC grants, collaborating researchers from The Royal Women’s Hospital, University of Melbourne, Monash University, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, and University of Tasmania implemented numerous programs aimed at improving the care of premature infants, leading to their improved long-term lung health.
Australia has strong rules about the use of non-human primates for scientific purposes.
The information described in the disclosure log table below has been released by NHMRC under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and is available for public access.
As of 2025, it is estimated that approximately 433,300 Australians are living with dementia, and approximately 1.3 million Australians were living with diabetes in 2022, which equates to roughly 5.3% of the population.
The NHMRC Biennial Awards celebrate leadership and outstanding contributions to the health and medical research sector. The awards recognise a group or an individual who has made a special contribution in an area of importance to NHMRC.
NHMRC recognises excellence in the health and medical research sector through its annual Research Excellence Awards and celebrates leadership and outstanding contributions to the sector through its Biennial Awards.
A comprehensive listing of NHMRC policies and priorities.
Evaluation and reporting are essential for continuous quality improvement and so are embedded in the day-to-day work of NHMRC.
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Postgraduate Scholarships scheme funds successful applicants to attain a research based postgraduate degree – Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Research Masters Degree.
For the review of the evidence underpinning the Australian Dietary Guidelines.Published in June 2023.
Grants funded by the NHMRC are offered in accordance with the NHMRC Funding Agreement (1 June 2023) between NHMRC and the Administering Institution.
Information on NHMRC's requirements, Standards and Guidelines and policies is available on Funding Agreement and NHMRC Policy and Priorities. Following is information about different laws, approval requirements and obligations applicable to NHMRC funded research.