Current Consultations

Research Australia regularly contributes to the policy discussions on issues pertinent to Health and Medical Research. This can be through submissions or participating in consultations.

The following lists both consultations and invitations to make submissions which are relevant to health and medical research and/or health and innovation policy in Australia. Research Australia updates this regularly but we may not participate in every one listed.

If you would like more information or you are aware of other consultations that should be included, please contact Greg Mullins, Head of Policy, Research Australia via email greg.mullins@researchaustralia.org.

Please click the heading in the left hand column to access consultation information from the relevant website.

Consultation

Details

New NSW Health Research and Innovation Strategy

Due 16 April

 NSW Health’s Clinical Innovation and Research Division is seeking input into the NSW Health Research and Innovation Strategy. This strategy will build on and complement Future Health and shape an ambitious forward-looking plan for NSW.

Your input is sought via a survey ‘to develop a strategic framework and guide the next chapter in health and medical research in NSW’.

Chronic Disease Framework

Due 29 April

 The Department of Health and Aged Care is undertaking a ‘refresh’ of the National Strategic Framework for Chronic Conditions. In part, this will ensure alignment with Australia’s Primary Health Care 10-year Plan 2022-2032 and the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report, along with other national and international policies, strategies and plans, including the National Preventive Health Strategy 2021-2030. Oddly, there is no reference to the Australian Centre for Disease Control, currently under development.

A consultation paper is provided and responses can be provided via electronic submission.

Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in HMR

Due 31 May

 The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Consumers Health Forum of Australia Ltd (CHF) are collaborating to review the 2016 Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research (the Statement).

The Statement aims to support consumer and community involvement across all types and levels of health and medical research. It articulates the importance and benefits of consumer and community involvement in research, and discusses a series of implementation issues.

A position paper is available to guide input on what should be included in the revised Statement and you can share your views by completing the online survey.

There are also online and in-person workshops during March and April.