Menzies School of Health Research

18/06/2026

The NT deserves world‑class science.

Genomic science helps us understand how infections shift with the climate and how to protect our communities.

We want to expand our capacity with the MiSeq i100 Plus, a next‑generation sequencer that will transform how we study, track, and prevent disease across the Territory.
If you'd like to be part of bringing this world‑class genomic technology to the NT, please consider making a donation today: www.menzies.edu.au/page/Support_Us/Donate/ -form

17/06/2026

Menzies Timor-Leste fó apoiu ba treinamentu Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) iha HNGV ba médiku no enfermeiru sira ne’ebé servisu iha área emerjénsia no kuidadu krítiku. Liuhusi parseria ho Programa PEARLS (POCUS in Emergency and Acute Care in Resource-Limited Settings), formasaun ne'e foka ba utilizasaun ultrasonografia iha k**a pasiente hodi suporta avaliasaun no manejamentu rápidu ba pasiente sira ne'ebé hetan moras grave.

Halibur profisional saúde husi espesialidade oioin programa ne'e kombina aprendizajen ida-ne’ebe interativu, halo scan/leno, mentorizasaun no prátika direta hodi haforsa partisipante sira-nia abilidade atu uza ultrasonografia iha kondisaun kuidadu agudu nian. Apoiu husi Programa Inisiativa Rejionál Haforsa Sistema Emerjénsia no Kuidadu Krítiku (RECSI), ida-ne'e reflete kompromisu kontinuasaun husi Menzies Timor-Leste no parseiru husi Konsórsiu RECSI hodi haforsa kapasidade forsa traballu emerjénsia no kuidadu krítiku no hadi’a kualidade servisu kuidadu saúde nian iha Timor-Leste.

RECSI hetan apoiu husi parseiru Governu Austrália nian ba inisiativa Rejiaun Saudável.

Menzies Timor-Leste supported the delivery of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training at HNGV for doctors and nurses working in emergency and critical care settings. Delivered in partnership with the PEARLS Program (POCUS in Emergency and Acute Care in Resource-Limited Settings), the training focused on the use of bedside ultrasound to support the rapid assessment and management of critically ill patients.

Bringing together healthcare professionals from multiple specialties the program combined interactive learning, supervised scanning, mentorship and hands-on practice to strengthen participants' ability to use ultrasound in acute care settings.[SB1.1]Supported by the Regional Emergency and Critical Care Systems Strengthening Initaiative (RECSI), this reflects the continued commitment of Menzies Timor-Leste and RECSI consortium partners to strengthening the capacity of the emergency and critical care workforce and improving the quality of healthcare services in Timor-Leste.

RECSI is supported by the Australian Government’s Partnerships for a Healthy Region initiative.

16/06/2026

What do hurricanes, military equipment, aromatherapy oil and a pet raccoon have in common?

All have been linked with cases of melioidosis (caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei), as part of tracking the global spread of the disease in a new review led by Menzies.

As more cases reveal the disease’s rapidly expanding global footprint, this research highlights the strong need to take a public health approach to support prevention and timely diagnosis and treatment of melioidosis.

Read our latest media release to learn more about these findings published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases: https://www.menzies.edu.au/page/News_and_Events/Latest_News/

15/06/2026

Parabéns ba Profesór Josh Francis tanba hetan kondekorasaun Medalla Méritu husi Prezidente Timor-Leste Sua Exelénsia José Ramos-Horta.

Onra prestijiadu ida ne’e rekoñese Profesór Francis nia kontribuisaun destakadu ba hadi’a saúde no bem-estar iha Timor-Leste, no nia apoiu dedikadu ba Sentru Bakhita nia serbisu iha Ermera no Bobonaro. Prémiu ne'e rekoñese impaktu duradouru hosi parseria sira ne'ebé hametin ona kuidadu saúde, apoia komunidade vulneravel sira no ajuda hametin kapasidade lokál.

Kompromisu Profesór Francis nian atu servisu hamutuk ho komunidade timoroan sira reflete valór sira ne’ebé sai nu’udar baze ba misaun Menzies nian. Ami sente orgullu tebes atu haree nia lideransa, servisu no dedikasaun hetan rekoñesimentu ho onra aas ida husi Timor-Leste.

Parabéns, Josh. Rekoñesimentu ida ne'ebé merese tebes ba ita-nia kontribuisaun ne’ebé kontinua no fó benefísiu ba povu Timor-Leste.

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Congratulations to Professor Josh Francis on being awarded the Medal of Merit by the President of Timor-Leste, His Excellency José Ramos-Horta.

This prestigious honour recognises Professor Francis' outstanding contribution to improving health and wellbeing in Timor-Leste, and his dedicated support of the Bakhita Centre's work in Ermera and Bobonaro. The award acknowledges the lasting impact of partnerships that have strengthened healthcare, supported vulnerable communities and helped strengthen local capacity.

Professor Francis's commitment to working alongside Timorese communities reflects the values at the heart of Menzies' mission. We are incredibly proud to see his leadership, service and dedication recognised with one of Timor-Leste's highest honours.

Congratulations, Josh - a well-deserved recognition of your enduring contribution to the people of Timor-Leste.

https://presidenciarepublica.tl/press-release-president-j-ramos-horta-awards-medal-of-merit-to-key-contributors-of-bakhita-center-in-ermera-and-bobonaro/

15/06/2026

Menzies warmly congratulates Dr Pat Turner on her appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours.

An Arrernte and Gurdanji woman, Pat has devoted her life to advancing the rights, health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Through her exceptional leadership, advocacy and commitment to self-determination, she has helped shape policies and partnerships that continue to make a lasting difference to communities across Australia.
Pat's tireless work, integrity and vision have inspired many across the health, research and community sectors. This honour is a fitting recognition of her lifelong contribution and the profound impact she has had on improving the lives of First Nations peoples.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Pat on this well-deserved achievement.

NACCHO proudly congratulates Pat Turner AO, a proud Arrernte and Gurdanji woman, on being appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the Indigenous community.

This honour recognises a lifetime of service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, through national policy reform, community-controlled health, Closing the Gap, governance, leadership and the pursuit of justice for our people.

For more than five decades, Pat has helped shape the national agenda. She has challenged governments, strengthened institutions, backed communities and insisted that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must lead the decisions that affect our lives, our health and our futures.

During her decade as NACCHO CEO, Pat strengthened the national voice of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and helped position ACCHOs where they belong: at the centre of health reform, trusted by community and led by community.

In Pat’s own words:
“The quiet day-to-day work done in our communities shows the broader Australian community what happens when Aboriginal health is in Aboriginal hands.”

That belief has carried her work and strengthened ours.

Pat’s AO is a powerful recognition of her leadership and of the community-controlled sector she has spent her life championing. Her legacy lives in stronger ACCHOs, stronger national advocacy, stronger partnerships and a clearer path for future Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders to walk in strength.

Thank you, Pat, for your extraordinary service, your courage, your clarity and your lifelong commitment to our people.

A deeply deserved honour. 🖤💛❤️

🔗 https://nit.com.au/07-06-2026/24683/indigenous-leaders-lifelong-drive-for-justice-honoured

15/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr Michael “Uncle Mick” Adams AM on being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to Indigenous health and education.

A respected leader, advocate and mentor, Uncle Mick has dedicated his career to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through his commitment to community, research, education and leadership.

His contributions have helped shape Indigenous health policy and practice across Australia, while inspiring and supporting generations of Indigenous health professionals, researchers and leaders.

Menzies is proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and thank Uncle Mick for his enduring contribution to Indigenous health and education.

For more than four decades Dr Michael John Adams, affectionately known as Uncle Mick, has dedicated his life to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.His ...

13/06/2026

Melioidosis is a serious wet season health risk.

Researchers have identified new Asian strains of Melioidosis that are now present in northern Australia. Genomic sequencing is the key to understanding how they arrived, and how they’re spreading.

You can help support this vital research. Menzies is fundraising to bring the MiSeq i100 Plus sequencing platform to the Territory, giving local researchers the tools they need to respond faster and build a stronger understanding of emerging health risks.

If you'd like to be part of this important work, please consider making a donation today: www.menzies.edu.au/page/Support_Us/Donate/ -form

12/06/2026

APP LAUNCH | The Menzies Maternal Health Program team is excited to launch the Dangudbila app - an innovative digital pregnancy education app, co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women across the Top End.

This has been created to support women throughout their pregnancy journey, providing culturally safe and relevant maternity information that can be accessed anytime, anywhere.

Hear from lead of Menzies Maternal Health Program, A/Prof Kiarna Brown and Clinical Research Manager, Jessica Murray, as they share how the Dangudbila app is set to revolutionise maternity education.

You can experience the app here: https://www.menzies.edu.au/page/Resources/The_Dangudbila_App/

Thanks to the Avant Foundation, Australian Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance, Week Counts Collaborative, Monash Information Technology, Wangatunga Strong Women’s Aboriginal Corporation and the Co-design Working Group Participants - a great collaboration to making this app possible.

This video was developed by the Avant Foundation who create transformational change in healthcare through medical research, medical education, and health programs.

11/06/2026

PhD OPPORTUNITY | Do you have a background in molecular biology/bioinformatics and a passion for infectious disease research?

We have an exciting PhD opportunity available as part of our team in our Global and Tropical Health Division.

This project will characterise the hidden splenic burden of malaria in Africa and investigate how malaria parasites persist within the spleen and contribute to ongoing infection. In collaboration with IDRC Uganda and the Burnet Institute, you will quantify splenic parasite biomass, explore drug tolerance and the genetic diversity of hidden splenic reservoirs, and dissect transcriptomic profiles of parasite populations in the spleen and circulating blood.

Find out more about this opportunity: https://tinyurl.com/2j2c75j8

Charles Darwin University Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination

09/06/2026

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY | Managing Hepatitis B, Training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce who want to build their understanding of Hep B and strengthen their practical testing and management skills.

This course is an opportunity to strengthen your skills, deepen your knowledge, and learn alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and peers from across the Northern Territory.

📅 Wednesday 17th June 2026, 8:30am–4:00pm
📍 Charles Darwin University, Casuarina Campus (Red 9 building)

Registration is free but essential: https://tinyurl.com/yt4ncmzk