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WA to host 2026 World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease 23 December 2025 Perth will welcome the world’s leading experts in rheumatic heart disease (RHD) when it hosts the second World Heart Federation World Congress on RHD in November 2026. -
WA’s health innovation start-ups take off with WAVCI support 23 December 2025 Western Australia’s innovation ecosystem is gaining strength through the Western Australian Venture Capital Initiative (WAVCI), which has delivered strong results in its first year. The initiative is designed to expand the pool of venture capital available in WA and accelerate the growth of high-potential businesses across the State’s priority sectors. -
Thank you, WA – our 2025 wrap and what we’re delivering together in 2026 22 December 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, I want to thank everyone across Western Australia’s health and medical research and innovation community for your commitment to improving health outcomes. -
Data Linkage Strategy 2025-30 launched 10 October 2025 The WA Health Data Linkage Strategy 2025–30 will establish Western Australia’s position as the national leader in data linkage, with a vision to advance the health and wellbeing of Australians and make a positive, transformative impact on population health. Effective data linkage can transform fragmented information into a valuable, connected asset that provides a rich picture of person’s interactions across services, this supports innovation, improves service delivery, and delivers significant benefits to our community. -
Consultation open: National Human Research Ethics and Governance form 09 October 2025 A draft Progress/Final Report Form has been developed as a foundational step toward establishing a nationally consistent approach to reporting on human research in the National One Stop Shop. -
New legislation to support responsible data sharing 09 October 2025 Western Australia’s Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act) commences on 1 July 2026 and will impact researchers. Western Australia’s Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act) will strengthen accountability and transparency in how government handles data. -
PeopleWA dataset improves outcomes for WA communities 09 October 2025 Valuable population linked datasets are available to researchers, community organisations, and policymakers. PeopleWA allows researchers, community organisations, and policymakers to access population linked data and gain a deeper understanding on policies, services and programs in WA. -
2025 Barry Marshall Travel Awards Round 2 now open 04 August 2025 The Hospital Research Foundation Group invites applications from WA-based health and medical researchers for Round 2 of the 2025 Barry Marshall Travel Awards, which are available on a competitive basis to assist with some of the costs of participating in a national or international scientific conference. -
Apply now: 2025 Premier’s Science Awards 01 July 2025 Researchers – this is your moment to shine. Applications are now open for the 2025 Premier’s Science Awards, recognising excellence across Western Australia’s STEM community. With 10 award categories and $140,000 in total prize money or equivalent, the program celebrates achievements in scientific research, education, and engagement. -
2025 WIRF Scientific Dialogue – From Eminence to Evidence 01 July 2025 The Women and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF) invites you to its flagship scientific event, the 2025 WIRF Scientific Dialogue, taking place on Friday 5 September at the UWA Club Auditorium. This year’s theme, From Eminence to Evidence, highlights the critical importance of using robust, high-quality data to inform practice and policy in maternal and neonatal care.
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01/07/2025