
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats to human and animal health today
What is AMR?
AMR occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria become resistant to antimicrobial medicines such as antibiotics.
You can help reduce the spread of antibiotic resistance – find out how
News
- 12 November 2021World Antimicrobial Awareness Week runs from 18 to 24 November every year with this year’s theme Spread Awareness: Stop Resistance. It’s an international initiative to increase awareness of the growing problem of resistance to antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines.
AMR resources
The Australian Government has released Australia’s next national antimicrobial resistance strategy, following endorsement by the Council of Australian Governments.
Are you interested in AMR research and activities?
View the Activity and research directory to find out what is being done to minimise the threat of AMR.
You can also submit your own activity or research project related to AMR.
30million
antibiotic prescriptions to non-hospital patients in 2015
8th highest
antibiotic use compared to 28 European countries
45%
of Australian population given at least one antibiotic in 2015