Australia’s efforts to prevent chronic disease have received a significant boost tonight with the Federal Government’s Budget announcement of a $10 million investment in The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre based at the Sax Institute.

“We welcome the Federal Government’s significant commitment through the Medical Research Future Fund to support innovative research into preventing chronic disease,” said Professor Andrew Wilson, Director of The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre. “Chronic disease is Australia’s greatest health challenge and is the leading cause of premature deaths and disability.”