RESEARCH AUSTRALIA
AN ALLIANCE FOR DISCOVERIES IN HEALTH
Who is Research Australia? Research Australia is an alliance of 160 members and supporters advocating for health and medical research in Australia. Independent of government, Research Australia’s activities are funded by its members, donors and supporters from leading research organisations, academic institutions, philanthropy, community special interest groups, peak industry bodies, biotechnology, medical technology and pharmaceutical companies, small businesses and corporate Australia. We have a diverse alliance representing the interests of the broader community.
Our Mission Research Australia’s mission is to make health and medical research a higher priority for the nation. We have four goals that support this mission: • A society that is well informed and values the benefits of health and medical research • Greater investment in health and medical research from all sources • Ensure Australia captures the benefits of health and medical research • Promote Australia’s global position in health and medical research Our vision for Australian health and medical research (H&MR) is better health for all Australians and a stronger Australian economy. To realise this we need: • World class research capability and productivity; • A higher quality health system; • Vibrant high-tech, innovative healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology industries; and • A highly skilled workforce. Research Australia, through consultation with its broad membership and the general community, has identified ten strategic imperatives required to manifest this vision by 2025. Initially developed in 2012, the 10 Strategic Imperatives have been reviewed, updated and re-published in 2015.
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