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  • Published On: 31 March 2026

    Newborn Bloodspot Screening Update: X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD)

    In December 2025, Health Ministers acknowledged to screen all newborn babies for X-ALD.

  • Published On: 31 March 2026

    Rare Disease Disability Advocacy Update: January – March 2026

    Rare Voices Australia (RVA) continues to advocate for Australians living with rare disease disability through engagement in key disability reform initiatives...

  • Published On: 27 March 2026

    New Framework Launches: ‘Recognising Consumers’ Contributions to Health Research’

    Research Australia, in collaboration with the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at the Australian National University (ANU)...

  • Published On: 19 March 2026

    Highlights: 2026 Rare Disease Day Parliamentary Event

    Thank you to everyone who attended Rare Voices Australia’s (RVA) Rare Disease Day Parliamentary Event on 2 March 2026. Hosted by the Parliamentary Friends of Australians...

  • Published On: 23 February 2026

    2026 Rare Disease Day Landmark Illuminations

    In Australia, landmark illuminations are coordinated by passionate volunteers. Download the current list of Australian landmarks that will be illuminating for 2026 Rare Disease Day.

  • Published On: 28 January 2026

    Published: Consultation Report for the Review of the 2016 Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research (2025)

    In 2024 and 2025, Rare Voices Australia (RVA) contributed to the review of the 2016 Statement on Consumer and...

  • Published On: 18 December 2025

    Highlights: 2025 Rare Disease Disability Network Showcase

    On 2 December 2025, Rare Voices Australia (RVA) facilitated the inaugural Rare Disease Disability Network Showcase (the Showcase) in Brisbane, ahead of the International Day of People...

  • Published On: 27 November 2025

    Rare Disease Disability Advocacy Update – November 2025

    Rare Voices Australia (RVA) continues to advocate for Australians living with rare disease disability through engagement in key disability reform initiatives...

  • Published On: 29 October 2025

    Rare Disease Disability Advocacy Update – October 2025

    Rare Voices Australia (RVA) has been engaging in several key disability initiatives throughout 2025 to advocate on behalf of Australians living with rare disease disability...

  • Published On: 22 October 2025

    Rare Voices Australia’s Submission: Draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy

    Rare Voices Australia (RVA) congratulates Rosemary Huxtable AO PSM, Chair of the National Health and Medical Research Strategy (National Strategy), and the broader development team on releasing Australia’s first-ever...

  • Published On: 25 September 2025

    Inaugural Australian Rare Disease Research Network Meeting

    The Australian Rare Disease Research Network (ARDRN) held its first virtual meeting on 18 September 2025, with 38 rare disease researchers from a range of jurisdictions...

  • Published On: 23 September 2025

    Rare Voices Australia Submission: Draft Statement on Consumer and Community Involvement in Health and Medical Research

    Rare Voices Australia (RVA) recently provided input into the consultation on the draft Statement on Consumer...