Media Releases

Salt reformulation programs can substantially improve health, but not Australia’s, study suggests

14/01/2021

Government targets designed to lower the salt content of packaged foods will make little difference to the health of Australians, according to a new analysis published today.

Autonomous vehicles, child restraints and food and water security: bright ideas attract funding

15/12/2020

Three leading George Institute researchers have together scored just over $2.5 million for innovative projects in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council Ideas Grants.

Burns prevention and treatment an urgent priority for Indigenous children

10/12/2020

A study led by The George Institute and UNSW School of Population Health analysed data from the Burns Registry of Australia and New Zealand on children under the age of 16 who were admitted to an Australian hospital with acute burns between October 2009 and July 2018.