Primary sponsorship comes from the Victorian and Federal governments.
Each year these researchers present a fresh young view of Australian science to the media, students, and the public. The session, chaired by Sir Gus Nossal, explored the lessons from the collapse of public health systems in Russia where the next generation are being decimated by TB, HIV and other diseases. The forum was supported by the Menzies Foundation. Each year the forum stories generate more than 300 media mentions including significant international coverage. 2000 will be held from 4 to 7 May 2000 with GASS at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.