June 4, 2024
The story behind the FIRST pandemic network logo design
The FIRST logo symbolises the diverse members of the network and communities planning to protect First Nations communities from future pandemics
Community Information
April 9, 2024
There are new flu vaccines on offer for 2024. Should I get one? What do I need to know?
Although most cases are relatively mild, flu can cause more severe illness in young children and older people
March 20, 2024
Podcast – Lucette Cysique on understanding post-viral syndromes
Associate Professor Cysique leads research into the neurocognitive complications of major infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and HIV
March 5, 2024
Application date extended: Project Officer – First Nations Pandemic Research Network
The Project Officer (FIRST) will play a pivotal role in the First Nations Pandemic Research Preparedness Network (FIRST)
February 20, 2024
Call for First Nations health workers and researchers to join new First Nations pandemic network
Network draws together diverse First Nations research expertise to keep pandemic preparedness on the radar
January 23, 2024
I have COVID. How likely am I to get long COVID?
Long COVID is not going away, but we all have a role to play in preventing and responding to it
January 16, 2024
Innovative First Nations pandemic preparedness network launches
First Nations network builds on COVID-19 pandemic research
July 7, 2023
Call for First Nations researchers to join FIRST
FIrst Nations Pandemic Research PreparednesS NeTwork (FIRST) seeks First Nations researchers
April 5, 2023
Measles has been identified in NSW, Qld and SA. 5 things to know about the virus
Thanks to immunisation, measles is now rare in Australia. Here are five things you need to know about the virus – and why it’s important to get vaccinated
January 31, 2023
Planning for the next pandemic? Recommendations emerge from evaluation of an Australian COVID-19 household transmission study
Four key recommendations for future pandemic preparedness plans in Australia
