March 4, 2020
Empowering First Nations is the key to protection against disease
Meaningful and respectful engagement with First Nations people must be central to Australia’s pandemic planning.
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March 3, 2020
It’s now a matter of when, not if, for Australia. This is how we’re preparing for a jump in coronavirus cases
The Australian government has developed and activated a national emergency response plan, which takes Australia through three phases.
February 25, 2020
Sharing research data in a timely manner can support public health response to an infectious disease emergency
Sharing research data rapidly can support decision-making to create better health outcomes during infectious disease emergencies
February 18, 2020
Covid-19 outbreak research links
APPRISE is supporting the international research effort to respond to the outbreak of Covid-19.
February 4, 2020
Meet the researcher – Q&A with Dr Trish Campbell
Dr Trish Campbell explains how infectious disease modelling can help researchers to understand why some communities are prone to particular infectious diseases.
December 17, 2019
Statistical collections can improve the way they collect data about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Statistical collection of First Nations data should focus on cultural identity rather than seeking to define the “origin” of people.
December 9, 2019
APPRISE Research Fellow wins funds to drive pandemic infection control initiatives
Dr Mary Wyer wins more funds to expand her research preparing Australia’s hospitals for infectious disease outbreaks
December 4, 2019
7 ways APPRISE research can help save lives in pandemics [video]
A video snapshot of 7 ways APPRISE research is helping to prepare Australia for future infectious disease emergencies or pandemics
November 27, 2019
APPRISE researcher goes global with outbreak preparedness at the World Health Organization
APPRISE PhD scholar Adrian Marcato’s internship at WHO HQ included live outbreak updates, strategic preparedness meetings and protocols to kick-start early studies in future flu pandemics
November 25, 2019
How should we distribute initially limited supplies of vaccines in the event of an influenza pandemic?
Researchers used Citizens’ Juries to involve the public in developing a thoughtful, well-informed solution to vaccine allocation
