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Explore our research reports and policy briefs, designed to explain key findings of our work clearly and provide recommendations for government, community organisations and policymakers alike.

For peer reviewed publications, see: Research Articles

COVID-19 Global Trends and Analyses Volume 2:- Vaccine and Viral Variants Update - COVID-19 Global Snapshots. (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT)
RESEARCH REPORT
WritingThemselves. In The health and wellbeing of LGBTQA+ young people in Australia. South Australia summary report.

In 1998, the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) at La Trobe University c...

RESEARCH ARTICLE
Modelling the impact of reducing control measures on the COVID-19 pandemic in a low transmission setting.

Abstract Objectives: To assess the risks associated with relaxing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19...

RESEARCH REPORT
Covid-19 Global Trends and Analysis - Volume 2: SARS-CoV-2 viral load dynamics and infectivity.
RESEARCH REPORT
Covid-19 Global Trends and Analysis - Global Epidemiology and Global Snapshots. (PUBLIC HEALTH REPORT)
RESEARCH REPORT
Know COVID-19: Estimating risks associated with early reopening in Victoria

In this study, we use Covasim to estimate the risk of Victoria experiencing a third COVID-19 epidemi...

RESEARCH REPORT
Estimating risks associated with early reopening in Victoria. (Policy Brief prepared for the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services)
POLICY BRIEF
Improving general practitioners' knowledge of hepatitis C care

General practitioners' knowledge of hepatitis C care has increased over time, yet many are unsure wh...

POLICY BRIEF
Direct-acting antivirals have increased the number of people being cured of hepatitis C.

The number of people being cured of hepatitis C has improved since the introduction of direct-acting...

POLICY BRIEF
The most promising vaccines for COVID-19. (Updated 17.6.2020)

There are currently 11 vaccine candidates for COVID‑19 in clinical trials. Five of the six vaccines ...

POLICY BRIEF
World-first study shows the benefits of treating hepatitis C in primary care

Providing hepatitis C treatment in the primary care setting increases both treatment uptake and cure...

POLICY BRIEF
Australia’s progress towards hepatitis C elimination – Annual Report 2019

Hepatitis C poses a significant public health concern in Australia, with over 170,000 individuals es...

RESEARCH REPORT
A successful pilot of point-of-care hepatitis C testing at community needle and syringe programs

Rapid EC: Point-of-care testing for hepatitis C at needle and syringe programs is feasible and accep...

POLICY BRIEF
Pathways in and out of prison for young men with injecting drug use histories.

Young male prisoners with a history of injecting drug use are among the most disadvantaged and vulne...

RESEARCH REPORT
Hepatitis C elimination requires more than universal availability of treatment

Universal availability of hepatitis C treatment is a critical but insufficient step towards eliminat...

POLICY BRIEF
Collaborative approach in primary care increases access to hepatitis C treatment in a regional area

Implementation of a remote consultation pathway facilitates interaction between general practitioner...

POLICY BRIEF
Identifying high-priority regions for hepatitis C treatment in Australia

Targeted interventions are needed to increase hepatitis C treatment uptake in non- metropolitan area...

POLICY BRIEF
ST KILDA 24-HOUR NSP EVALUATION.

The Salvation Army commissioned the Burnet Institute to gather data on its 24-hour needle and syring...

RESEARCH REPORT
Eliminating hepatitis C virus among HIV-positive men

Routine testing and prompt treatment uptake can significantly reduce hepatitis C prevalence among HI...

POLICY BRIEF
Elimination of hepatitis C requires a comprehensive approach to care

Universal access to hepatitis C medication alone is insufficient to eliminate hepatitis C as a publi...

POLICY BRIEF