Australian Government Awards $6M for Climate Change Health Research
What happened
The Australian Government awarded $6 million through the Medical Research Future Fund to three new research projects aimed at addressing the mental health challenges caused by climate change. Adelaide University, the University of Melbourne, and the Menzies School of Health Research each received almost $2 million for the research. These projects will study methods to improve the wellbeing of people affected by climate change, including First Nations communities.
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Why it matters
The funding is designed to help researchers devise practical strategies and advise on policy regarding the human health impacts of climate change. The government stated the grants will provide top researchers with the funds needed to improve mental health support for those impacted by climate change.
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Who's involved
- Australian GovernmentAwarded $6 million through the Medical Research Future Fund for climate change health research.
- University of MelbourneReceived almost $2 million to research and advise on policy regarding climate change mental health.
- Adelaide UniversityReceived almost $2 million to research and advise on policy regarding climate change mental health.
- Menzies School of Health ResearchReceived almost $2 million to research and advise on policy regarding climate change mental health.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- University of MelbourneSpeculative
The University of Melbourne might see increased investment in its research and development capacity.
- Adelaide UniversitySpeculative
Adelaide University could increase its public health research output and related contracts.
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The entities involved
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Australian Government
federal government of Australia
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University of Melbourne
Australian public university located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Adelaide University
public university in South Australia