Annual Report 2015–2016

NHMRC held a workshop on 5 November 2015 in which representatives from each of the four centres
shared examples of the highlights and successes of their centres. Participants then considered an options
paper to help further develop the AHRTC initiative, and took part in small group discussions on the strengths
and weaknesses of the first call for recognition as an AHRTC.
Outcomes from this workshop have informed the development of a second call for submissions for
organisations to achieve recognition as an AHRTC.
Target 10: Accept key research priorities identified and presented by NHMRC
National Institute for Dementia Research
PART 2 Performance Report
Corporate Plan
Portfolio
Budget
Statement
Accept key research priorities identified and presented by NHMRC
National Institute for Dementia Research (NNIDR).
Identify priorities for dementia research and translation. Priorities
identified by NNIDR and accepted by NHMRC in 2015–16.
Achieved
The NNIDR has been further refining priorities through the development of a strategic roadmap for research
and translation. In 2015–16, NNIDR established five priorities for dementia research and translation following
extensive national consultation involving consumers, researchers, medical practitioners, aged care providers
and public sector representatives. The priorities are:
• prevention
• assessment and diagnosis
• intervention and treatment
• living with dementia
• care.
Research and translation priorities supported by NHMRC funding will produce short and long term outcomes
for people with dementia and their families and carers across these domains.
Target 11: Commence a review of the Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health
Risks from Drinking Alcohol
Corporate Plan
Commence a review of the Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks
from Drinking Alcohol.
Work
ongoing
NHMRC, in conjunction with the Department of Health, has undertaken to review the evidence underpinning
the Australian Guidelines to reduce the health risks from drinking Alcohol (2009). Public consultation on the
draft guideline is expected to occur in early 2017.
Target 12: Finalise review on the health effects of water fluoridation
Corporate Plan Finalise review on the health effects of water fluoridation. Work
ongoing
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