A nationwide survey of sensory impairment, eye, ear, and general medical health of Australians sampled from 30 selected sites from all six Australian states and two territories. The survey provides Australia’s most comprehensive, contemporary snapshot of eye and ear health which can be used to sharpen prevention, screening and treatment, and to strengthen policy and...

Digital literacy has been framed as a necessity for sexual and reproductive health consumers who engage with healthcare via digital platforms. However, the question of what digital and data literacy looks like for current sexual and reproductive health practitioners remains under-addressed. This report presents findings from a 2022-2026 project which addresses these complex and interconnected...

The National Women’s Health Strategy 2020-2030 outlines Australia’s national approach to improving health for all women and girls in Australia. This initial baseline report provides a current state assessment of the strategy, considering how it has been implemented from its commencement in 2020 to May 2024. It identifies five improvements and five gaps.

Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has gained significant momentum in healthcare. This report outlines its potential, ethical considerations, existing laws and the international response to AI in healthcare. It maintains the final decision on patient care should always be made by a human. The report calls on the government to make certain obligations...

The paper highlights key funding priorities essential to supporting the continued growth of the medical software industry and improving healthcare outcomes across Australia. It sets out key issues and recommendations for each federal government portfolio. It identifies a set of priority actions that include a summary of cost, budget impact, benefits and timeline.