Our missions

MRFF missions are large programs of work aiming to tackle big health challenges.

MRFF missions bring together key researchers, health professionals, stakeholders, industry partners and patients to tackle big health challenges following the MRFF Mission Governance.

The MRFF 10-year plan

The ​​​​MRFF 10-year plan outlines plans for eight missions, those being:

  1. The Australian Brain Cancer Mission is a $131.2 million fund that supports research into brain cancer treatments. It aims to double the survival rate and improve the quality of life of Australians living with brain cancer over the next 10 years. Cancer Australia will coordinate and administer the Mission.
  2. The Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission aims to help a million Australians access new mental health treatment approaches. The Medical Research Future Fund is providing $125 million over 10 years from 2018–19 for this mission.
  3. The Genomics Health Futures Mission is a research program that will invest $500 million from 2018–19 to 2027–28. It will help transform the lives of more than 200,000 Australians.
  4. The Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission is a research program that will invest $175 million from 2019–20 to 2028–29. It aims to support older Australians to maintain their health and quality of life as they age, live independently for longer, and access quality care when they need it.
  5. The Cardiovascular Health Mission will invest $220 million over 10 years to bring together researchers, health professionals, industry and patients to make transformative improvements in heart and vascular health and stroke for all Australians.
  6. The Indigenous Health Research Fund is investing in Indigenous-led research to tackle health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, starting with a vaccine to prevent rheumatic heart disease. It will provide $160 million from 2018–19 to 2028–29.
  7. The Stem Cell Therapies Mission is a research funding program that will invest $150 million over 10 years to develop innovative, safe and effective treatments that improve the lives of patients with incurable and/or chronic disease.
  8. The Traumatic Brain Injury Mission will invest $50 million over 10 years to improve patient recovery after brain injury. It will support projects that predict recovery outcomes or identify the most effective care and treatments.