The strategy outlines an approach to strengthening Australia’s capacity to translate health and medical research into improved health outcomes, stronger public policy and a thriving knowledge economy. It reflects the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC’s) role in enabling research translation through targeted funding, capability building and system-wide collaboration.

The health system plays a central role in effective research translation. It is not only a setting for care delivery, but also a critical partner in generating and applying evidence to improve quality, safety, equity and sustainability.

The strategy outlines how NHMRC will drive the translation of health and medical research into public policy, health systems and clinical practice, while enabling the commercialisation of research discoveries within and beyond the health system. Through these efforts, the strategy seeks to improve health outcomes for individuals and communities nationwide. It is underpinned by core principles that guide the approach to research translation.

The strategy will be implemented over five years, aiming for achievement of targets by 2030.

Priorities

1. Strengthen partnerships between researchers, consumers and community, end users and industry.
2. Increased capability for impactful research translation and commercialisation.
3. Equitable, high-quality, outcomes-focused and accessible research for public benefit.