AIID marks significant planning milestone in facility development
24 September 2025
The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) is one step closer to realisation with key planning approvals achieved and a main works tender to construct the facility underway.
Facility update: structural demolition more than 50% complete
26 August 2025
Early works and demolition on the future Australia Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) facility site is tracking well
AIID researchers discuss antimicrobial resistance: innovation, stewardship and surveillance
20 August 2025
The latest event in the AIID in Action seminar series was held at the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Connect, featuring three expert presentations, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.
Facility update: demolition continues; reclaimed water now used on site
25 June 2025
As demolition continues on the AIID site, systems to use reclaimed water are now in use.
What does the new pandemic treaty mean for Australia and global health?
13 June 2025
The adoption of the WHO Pandemic Agreement by the World Health Assembly on 20 May 2025 was a landmark moment in global health.
Listen: ABC podcast of our conversation with global health expert Nina Schwalbe
29 April 2025
ABC Radio National's Big Ideas program recorded our recent event with global health expert, Nina Schwalbe.
Site demolition well under way
15 April 2025
Demolition on the building site for the future Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) facility is progressing at pace.
Global health leader urges Australia to stand up to the USA
11 April 2025
One of the world’s foremost global health policy thought leaders, Nina Schwalbe, has urged Australians to join the fight against the withdrawal of United States funding for global health aid.
AIID joint submission supports Australia joining amended International Health Regulations as State Party
14 March 2025
The Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID) has made a submission to the Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Treaties, supporting Australia becoming a State Party to the amended International Health Regulations.
“Five years since COVID was declared a pandemic, we’re still poorly prepared for the next one”: Sharon Lewin and Peter Doherty
11 March 2025
Five years on from COVID-19's declaration as a pandemic, Australia and the world must learn the lessons to be better prepared for the next pandemic