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July Stakeholder Update: QEII Health and Biomedical Precinct 29 July 2026 We are pleased provide stakeholders with an update on the development of the QEII Health and Biomedical Precinct. Your ongoing interest and feedback have been invaluable in shaping the direction of this important initiative. Precinct Leadership Group The Precinct Leadership Group (PLG) has met three times, commencing with an introductory meeting in late January, followed by further discissions in April and June centred on agreeing the Precinct strategic intent. Following in-depth discussions and consideration of international and Australian examples and Precinct models, the PLG has workshopped, voted on and endorsed the following purpose, vision and guiding principles for the Precinct. These are also endorsed by the Director General, Department of Health, and the Minister for Medical Research. Purpose: Uniting health, research and industry to improve lives in Western Australia and beyon... -
NAIDOC Week 2026: 50 Years of Deadly 07 July 2026 This NAIDOC Week, the Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) joins communities across Australia in celebrating 50 Years of Deadly – a milestone that honours five decades of strength, culture, achievement and leadership by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme recognises the Elders, advocates, artists, researchers, health professionals and communities who have helped shape a stronger future while inspiring the next generation of leaders. At OMRI, we acknowledge the vital contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to health and medical research, innovation and improved health outcomes. We celebrate the knowledge, resilience and leadership that continue to drive positive change across Western Australia and beyond. Supporting Aboriginal leadership in research is a key priority of the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund.... -
WA Near-Miss Awards strengthen pipeline of nationally competitive health and medical research 03 July 2026 A total of 39 Western Australian early- and mid-career researchers have been supported through the WA Near-Miss Awards (WANMA), reinforcing the State’s growing strength in health and medical research with $3.9 million awarded through the program. Delivered through the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund, the WANMA program provides targeted support to high-quality research applications that narrowly miss out on National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding. The program plays a critical role in maintaining research momentum, retaining talent and strengthening Western Australia’s competitiveness on the national stage. The latest cohort includes 13 recipients awarded through the WANMA Ideas Grants 2025–26 and 26 recipients through the WANMA Investigator Grants 2026–27, supporting researchers who were near-misses in the 2025 NHMRC Ideas Gra... -
Strengthening grant success for Western Australia’s health and medical researchers 19 June 2026 Western Australia has a diverse and highly capable health and medical research sector. As national funding schemes become increasingly competitive, there is an opportunityto further strengthen how the system supportsWAresearchers to develop high‑quality, competitive grant applications. The Office of Medical Research and Innovation is developing a WA Grant Success Framework to support a coordinated, evidence-informed, statewide approach to grant competitiveness. Two complementary consultation streamsareinformingdevelopment of theFramework: Asector‑wideonline surveyopento individual WA health and medical researchers, seeking input on barriers,enablersand opportunities to strengthen grant success. Targeted consultation with WA research organisations and system leaders, coordinated by OMRI, to understand existing grant support approaches, pressurepointsand opportunities for a... -
Supporting future talent in health: McCusker Centre intern reflection from Thilini Hettiarachchi 18 June 2026 During my internship with the Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI), I had the valuable opportunity to experience a real-world public health work environment and contribute to work supporting health research and innovation in Western Australia. When I began as a communications intern, I had little idea of how I could contribute, as I do not have a communications background. However, through my Master of Public Health, I had learned that communication plays a key role in any health initiative, and I saw this as a great opportunity to develop practical skills in this area. From the first day, I was assigned a variety of tasks that helped me understand how to translate complex information into clear, communication-friendly language that can engage different audiences. I had the opportunity to develop content for a range of platforms, including the website, newsletters and socia...
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