Recommendation,State,Year,InquiryType,DisasterType,Recommandation REC232-2821,Federal,2013,Parliamentary,Biological,"The National Health and Medical Research Council, in conjunction with key stakeholders, work collaboratively to provide more support for initiatives to increase international infectious disease research collaborations and build research capacity, particularly with neighbouring countries in the Asia-Pacific region." REC232-2819,Federal,2013,Parliamentary,Biological,"The Australian Government, coordinated by the Department of Health and Ageing and in consultation with the wider Australian community, develop a national public awareness campaign to better inform and engage the travelling public about infectious disease issues. This campaign should cover the risks associated with travelling overseas, preventative measures that can be undertaken to minimise these risks, and screening measures used at the border to prevent the importation of infectious disease. Subject to consumer input and feedback, this campaign could include a range of materials and platforms, including: - videos, which could be published via YouTube, Smartraveller, international flights and/or other relevant access points; - reading material such as brochures which can be provided at travel agencies, passport offices, on international flights and other relevant access points; and - targeted ongoing engagement with consumers via social media and on travel websites."