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Treaty between Victoria and First Peoples is a "deeply hopeful moment", says Professor Kelly Menzel, Burnet’s Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Initiative. "We are building an environment where reconciliation is lived through daily practice. Treaty reinforces this shared purpose."
November 13, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Treaty between Victoria and First Peoples is a "deeply hopeful moment", says Professor Kelly Menzel, Burnet’s Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Initiative. "We are building an environment where reconciliation is lived through daily practice. Treaty reinforces this shared purpose."
The Australian Centre for Disease Control is happening! Burnet’s Chief Health Officer, Associate Professor Suman Majumdar, welcomes the new CDC, saying: “Health challenges transcend national borders. The CDC will bolster Australia’s readiness and contribute to global health security.”
November 7, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The Australian Centre for Disease Control is happening! Burnet’s Chief Health Officer, Associate Professor Suman Majumdar, welcomes the new CDC, saying: “Health challenges transcend national borders. The CDC will bolster Australia’s readiness and contribute to global health security.”
The future of Australian medical research is being held back, not by a lack of ideas, talent, or urgency, but by the failure to honour a long‐held funding promise, a situation all the more perplexing given that the promised funds are already available.
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Burnet backs calls to fully release MRFF: media release
The MRFF was established to transform Australian health and medical research. We are calling on all funds to be released.
www.burnet.edu.au
November 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The future of Australian medical research is being held back, not by a lack of ideas, talent, or urgency, but by the failure to honour a long‐held funding promise, a situation all the more perplexing given that the promised funds are already available.
Read more: www.burnet.edu.au/news/burnet-...
Read more: www.burnet.edu.au/news/burnet-...
Atomo Diagnostics and Burnet have partnered to develop a syphilis test that would not only be Australia’s first self-test for the disease but the first syphilis test in the world to be able to differentiate between active and past infections.
www.theaustralian.com.au/health/medic...
www.theaustralian.com.au/health/medic...
November 2, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Atomo Diagnostics and Burnet have partnered to develop a syphilis test that would not only be Australia’s first self-test for the disease but the first syphilis test in the world to be able to differentiate between active and past infections.
www.theaustralian.com.au/health/medic...
www.theaustralian.com.au/health/medic...
Experts from the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) have urged a parliamentary committee to support the amended International Health Regulations (IHR), global rules for detecting and containing health threats before they escalate. Read the submission: https://bit.ly/47MugY9
October 31, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Experts from the Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) have urged a parliamentary committee to support the amended International Health Regulations (IHR), global rules for detecting and containing health threats before they escalate. Read the submission: https://bit.ly/47MugY9
Join experts Dr Elissa Kennedy and Dr Phone Myint Win for an insightful presentation and discussion on the mental, sexual and reproductive challenges faced by young people today – in Myanmar and beyond.
📅 Friday 14 November
⏰ 2pm–3pm AEDT online via Zoom
RSVP by 10 November: http://bit.ly/47OomG0
📅 Friday 14 November
⏰ 2pm–3pm AEDT online via Zoom
RSVP by 10 November: http://bit.ly/47OomG0
October 30, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Join experts Dr Elissa Kennedy and Dr Phone Myint Win for an insightful presentation and discussion on the mental, sexual and reproductive challenges faced by young people today – in Myanmar and beyond.
📅 Friday 14 November
⏰ 2pm–3pm AEDT online via Zoom
RSVP by 10 November: http://bit.ly/47OomG0
📅 Friday 14 November
⏰ 2pm–3pm AEDT online via Zoom
RSVP by 10 November: http://bit.ly/47OomG0
Today on #WorldPolioDay, we reflect on progress made to eliminate polio — and the urgent work ahead.
In PNG, only half of children are fully vaccinated, leaving many vulnerable.
Dr Fredrick Charles spoke to the ABC about the need for strong immunisation efforts. 💉
www.abc.net.au/pacific/prog...
In PNG, only half of children are fully vaccinated, leaving many vulnerable.
Dr Fredrick Charles spoke to the ABC about the need for strong immunisation efforts. 💉
www.abc.net.au/pacific/prog...
Calls for higher immunisation in PNG on World Polio Day - ABC Pacific
As the world marks World Polio Day Papua New Guinea continues to battle an outbreak of the deadly disease.
www.abc.net.au
October 24, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Today on #WorldPolioDay, we reflect on progress made to eliminate polio — and the urgent work ahead.
In PNG, only half of children are fully vaccinated, leaving many vulnerable.
Dr Fredrick Charles spoke to the ABC about the need for strong immunisation efforts. 💉
www.abc.net.au/pacific/prog...
In PNG, only half of children are fully vaccinated, leaving many vulnerable.
Dr Fredrick Charles spoke to the ABC about the need for strong immunisation efforts. 💉
www.abc.net.au/pacific/prog...
Big things are coming!
The new Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) will bring together 1,000+ scientists and researchers in a world-class facility — boosting Australia’s ability to tackle future health challenges 💪🌏
The new Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) will bring together 1,000+ scientists and researchers in a world-class facility — boosting Australia’s ability to tackle future health challenges 💪🌏
October 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Big things are coming!
The new Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) will bring together 1,000+ scientists and researchers in a world-class facility — boosting Australia’s ability to tackle future health challenges 💪🌏
The new Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) will bring together 1,000+ scientists and researchers in a world-class facility — boosting Australia’s ability to tackle future health challenges 💪🌏
"It really can only take one traveller to start an outbreak like we've seen in WA," said Burnet Institute public health researcher Milena Dalton.
She urged anyone born during or after 1966 to ensure they have two documented doses of the measles vaccine.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
She urged anyone born during or after 1966 to ensure they have two documented doses of the measles vaccine.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Measles cases from unknown source climbing in WA
Health authorities say they are not able to trace WA's latest measles cases to a source, meaning they cannot tell how far the virus has spread.
www.abc.net.au
October 14, 2025 at 12:29 AM
"It really can only take one traveller to start an outbreak like we've seen in WA," said Burnet Institute public health researcher Milena Dalton.
She urged anyone born during or after 1966 to ensure they have two documented doses of the measles vaccine.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
She urged anyone born during or after 1966 to ensure they have two documented doses of the measles vaccine.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Young people in Myanmar urgently need your help. Please help raise $80,000 to provide community spaces for young people to heal and thrive: https://myanmar-youth-appeal.burnet.edu.au/
October 7, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Young people in Myanmar urgently need your help. Please help raise $80,000 to provide community spaces for young people to heal and thrive: https://myanmar-youth-appeal.burnet.edu.au/
Burnet board member Dr Andrew Nash and former board member Professor Christina Mitchell have been elected as Fellows of The Australian Academy of Science – one of the highest honours in Australian science.
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Burnet leaders elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science
Warmest congratulations to Dr Andrew Nash and Professor Christina Mitchell AO, who have been admitted as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science (AAS).
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October 3, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Burnet board member Dr Andrew Nash and former board member Professor Christina Mitchell have been elected as Fellows of The Australian Academy of Science – one of the highest honours in Australian science.
Read more: www.burnet.edu.au/news/burnet-...
Read more: www.burnet.edu.au/news/burnet-...
As Papua New Guinea celebrated 50 years of independence, our future depends on the health of women and children.
Through the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies program, we’ve seen that locally led, evidence-based solutions — from antenatal care to nutrition and disease prevention — can transform lives.
Through the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies program, we’ve seen that locally led, evidence-based solutions — from antenatal care to nutrition and disease prevention — can transform lives.
October 1, 2025 at 4:57 AM
As Papua New Guinea celebrated 50 years of independence, our future depends on the health of women and children.
Through the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies program, we’ve seen that locally led, evidence-based solutions — from antenatal care to nutrition and disease prevention — can transform lives.
Through the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies program, we’ve seen that locally led, evidence-based solutions — from antenatal care to nutrition and disease prevention — can transform lives.
Australia’s medical research fund is sitting on billions of dollars that were intended to be invested in world-leading health innovations. We are urging the federal government to make better use of the money.
Read more: www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Read more: www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Billions going unspent from Australia’s $24b medical research fund
Costings commissioned by independent MP Monique Ryan reveal the government could double how much funding it gives to innovative health research each year.
www.smh.com.au
September 30, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Australia’s medical research fund is sitting on billions of dollars that were intended to be invested in world-leading health innovations. We are urging the federal government to make better use of the money.
Read more: www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Read more: www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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Great work Dr Megan Lim and colleagues - in many places menstrual health is one of the last taboo’s in public health, but it’s mainstream for us @burnetinstitute.bsky.social - as it should be everywhere.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The rag trade: why reusable period products are a bloody good idea
With 10,000 disposable pads or tampons used over a lifetime, sustainable options can reduce waste – period
www.theguardian.com
September 27, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Great work Dr Megan Lim and colleagues - in many places menstrual health is one of the last taboo’s in public health, but it’s mainstream for us @burnetinstitute.bsky.social - as it should be everywhere.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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In lab news this month! Congratulations to Maddison Cali, our honours student who was awarded the Best 10min talk at @burnetinstitute.bsky.social student symposium this month! 👏👏👏 Maddison studies post-acute infection syndromes including POTS and Long COVID. (📸Back row, on right end).
September 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM
In lab news this month! Congratulations to Maddison Cali, our honours student who was awarded the Best 10min talk at @burnetinstitute.bsky.social student symposium this month! 👏👏👏 Maddison studies post-acute infection syndromes including POTS and Long COVID. (📸Back row, on right end).
More than 300 leaders from around the world gathered at a high-level event on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York today. This historical event marks the first international call for action to recognise clean indoor air as a human right. www.burnet.edu.au/news/indoor-...
Indoor Air: an overlooked foundation of public health
We’ve made extraordinary progress in making water, food, and the outdoors safer—but the air we breathe indoors remains a critical blind spot.
www.burnet.edu.au
September 24, 2025 at 7:11 AM
More than 300 leaders from around the world gathered at a high-level event on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York today. This historical event marks the first international call for action to recognise clean indoor air as a human right. www.burnet.edu.au/news/indoor-...
The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) is one step closer to realisation. Leaders from the Uni of Melbourne, @thedohertyinst.bsky.social and Burnet Institute, joined Vic Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs Danny Pearson at the site today to inspect progress and latest designs.
AIID marks significant planning milestone in facility development - Australian Institute for Infectious Disease [AIID]
The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) is one step closer to realisation with key planning approvals achieved and a main works tender to construct the facility underway.
aiid.edu.au
September 24, 2025 at 5:08 AM
The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) is one step closer to realisation. Leaders from the Uni of Melbourne, @thedohertyinst.bsky.social and Burnet Institute, joined Vic Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs Danny Pearson at the site today to inspect progress and latest designs.
Listen to Dr Emma Tippett, Burnet clinical research fellow and Long COVID specialist, on ABC Radio National, as she explains the need for greater awareness and treatment of Long COVID.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
When you can't move on from COVID-19 - ABC listen
Last week, New South Wales' first public long COVID clinic announced it will close its doors at the end of the month.
The clinic - at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney - has treated more than 1000 pati...
www.abc.net.au
September 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Listen to Dr Emma Tippett, Burnet clinical research fellow and Long COVID specialist, on ABC Radio National, as she explains the need for greater awareness and treatment of Long COVID.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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Great event - discussing airborne controls to reduce the high impact of COVID in healthcare settings.
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hvacrnews.com.au/news/growing...
@science.org.au @burnetinstitute.bsky.social
hvacrnews.com.au/news/growing...
Growing push to address airborne pathogens
The Victorian Health Leaders’ Airborne Pathogens Forum highlighted the ongoing urgent need to address indoor air quality (IAQ), particularly in health settings.
hvacrnews.com.au
September 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Great event - discussing airborne controls to reduce the high impact of COVID in healthcare settings.
@science.org.au @burnetinstitute.bsky.social
hvacrnews.com.au/news/growing...
@science.org.au @burnetinstitute.bsky.social
hvacrnews.com.au/news/growing...
The Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies program has been improving maternal & child health in Papua New Guinea for 10 years.
Listen to Dr Delly Babona, Burnet PNG Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents' Health Lead, on ABC Pacific Beat here 👇
Listen to Dr Delly Babona, Burnet PNG Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents' Health Lead, on ABC Pacific Beat here 👇
September 10, 2025 at 4:11 AM
The Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies program has been improving maternal & child health in Papua New Guinea for 10 years.
Listen to Dr Delly Babona, Burnet PNG Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents' Health Lead, on ABC Pacific Beat here 👇
Listen to Dr Delly Babona, Burnet PNG Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents' Health Lead, on ABC Pacific Beat here 👇
Even in paradise, mosquito-borne diseases can be lethal. At Burnet, we’re working to reduce these diseases and protect people at risk. One way you can help is to leave a gift in your Will.
Write your Will for free 1-15 September: safewill.com/burnet
Write your Will for free 1-15 September: safewill.com/burnet
September 9, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Even in paradise, mosquito-borne diseases can be lethal. At Burnet, we’re working to reduce these diseases and protect people at risk. One way you can help is to leave a gift in your Will.
Write your Will for free 1-15 September: safewill.com/burnet
Write your Will for free 1-15 September: safewill.com/burnet
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Join us online👩🏽💻👨🏻💻 🧐🔬 for all things long COVID 🦠😷🫠😶🌫️🛌 from Melb/Aus. Hear from the amazing @michaelpelusomd.bsky.social & more
Online registration is free, longcovid2025.com
Led by @GrasLab & many, lived experience in all planning, LE speaker in all sessions.
FYI @thesicktimes @patientled.bsky.social
Online registration is free, longcovid2025.com
Led by @GrasLab & many, lived experience in all planning, LE speaker in all sessions.
FYI @thesicktimes @patientled.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Join us online👩🏽💻👨🏻💻 🧐🔬 for all things long COVID 🦠😷🫠😶🌫️🛌 from Melb/Aus. Hear from the amazing @michaelpelusomd.bsky.social & more
Online registration is free, longcovid2025.com
Led by @GrasLab & many, lived experience in all planning, LE speaker in all sessions.
FYI @thesicktimes @patientled.bsky.social
Online registration is free, longcovid2025.com
Led by @GrasLab & many, lived experience in all planning, LE speaker in all sessions.
FYI @thesicktimes @patientled.bsky.social
Australia's recent $266million pledge to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and malaria, isn't just about health.
It's about saving lives, fighting epidemics and building stability in our region.
Burnet director/CEO Prof @brendancrabb.bsky.social spoke on Sky News Australia this week to explain 👇
It's about saving lives, fighting epidemics and building stability in our region.
Burnet director/CEO Prof @brendancrabb.bsky.social spoke on Sky News Australia this week to explain 👇
September 4, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Australia's recent $266million pledge to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and malaria, isn't just about health.
It's about saving lives, fighting epidemics and building stability in our region.
Burnet director/CEO Prof @brendancrabb.bsky.social spoke on Sky News Australia this week to explain 👇
It's about saving lives, fighting epidemics and building stability in our region.
Burnet director/CEO Prof @brendancrabb.bsky.social spoke on Sky News Australia this week to explain 👇
Make health equity your legacy this Include a Charity Week from 1–7 September.
At Burnet, we believe that science and humanity are at the core of a more equitable world — where everyone has access to life-changing healthcare.
Learn more: www.burnet.edu.au/support-us/g...
At Burnet, we believe that science and humanity are at the core of a more equitable world — where everyone has access to life-changing healthcare.
Learn more: www.burnet.edu.au/support-us/g...
September 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Make health equity your legacy this Include a Charity Week from 1–7 September.
At Burnet, we believe that science and humanity are at the core of a more equitable world — where everyone has access to life-changing healthcare.
Learn more: www.burnet.edu.au/support-us/g...
At Burnet, we believe that science and humanity are at the core of a more equitable world — where everyone has access to life-changing healthcare.
Learn more: www.burnet.edu.au/support-us/g...
Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, Burnet supports a major update in ANZCOR guidelines to include intranasal naloxone in all first aid courses.
This equips more people to save lives from opioid overdose.
Read more: www.burnet.edu.au/news/first-a...
This equips more people to save lives from opioid overdose.
Read more: www.burnet.edu.au/news/first-a...
First aid courses encouraged to include life-saving naloxone training
Burnet welcomes updated resuscitation guidelines that will strengthen Australia’s
response to opioid overdoses.
www.burnet.edu.au
August 31, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, Burnet supports a major update in ANZCOR guidelines to include intranasal naloxone in all first aid courses.
This equips more people to save lives from opioid overdose.
Read more: www.burnet.edu.au/news/first-a...
This equips more people to save lives from opioid overdose.
Read more: www.burnet.edu.au/news/first-a...