Immunisation Advisory Bodies
Information about groups that provide advice to government on immunisation and vaccination.
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI)
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) provides advice to the Minister for Health on the Immunise Australia Program and other related issues. In addition to technical experts, ATAGI's membership includes a consumer and general practitioners.ATAGI Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) are to:- provide technical advice to the Minister for Health on the medical administration of vaccines available in Australia, including those on the National Immunisation Program
- through the department, provide advice to research funding bodies regarding the status of current immunisation research and areas where additional research is required
- advise the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee on matters relating to the ongoing strength of evidence pertaining to existing, new and emerging vaccines in relation to their effectiveness and use in Australian populations
- produce the Australian Immunisation Handbook for the approval of the National Health and Medical Research Council
- consult with the National Immunisation Committee (NIC) on the content and format of the Australian Immunisation Handbook and implementation strategies, and
- consult with the Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA), Advisory Committee on Prescription Medicines (ACPM) and the Standing Committee Advisory Committee on the Safety of Medicines (ACSOM) on matters relating to the implementation of immunisation policies, procedures and vaccine safety.
ATAGI Membership at 31 March 2013
Voting Members
| Name | Area of Expertise | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Terry Nolan | Chair, Paediatrician and epidemiologist | Head, School of Population Health, Department of Public Health, University of Melbourne |
| Assoc/Prof. Peter Richmond | Deputy Chair, Vaccine efficacy and safety | Senior Lecturer, University of WA School of Paediatrics and Child Health, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children |
| Assoc/Prof. Ross Andrews | Epidemiologist/ Indigenous health | Acting Director, Menzies School of Health Research, Royal Darwin Hospital Campus |
| Assoc/Prof. Christopher Blyth | Microbiology/ Paediatric Infectious Disease | Microbiologist at the Princess Margaret Hospital for Children |
| Dr Nicole Gilroy | Adult infectious diseases | Staff Specialist, Infectious Diseases, Westmead Hospital, Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Western Sydney Area Health Service |
| Ms Madeline Hall | Public health nurse/ vaccination procedures | Communicable Diseases Branch, Queensland Health |
| Prof. David Isaacs | Member-in-Common, ATAGI and PBAC Use of vaccines and immunobiologic agents in clinical practice or preventative medicine | Clinical Professor, Paediatrics & Child Health, Children's Hospital Westmead, the University of Sydney |
| Assoc/Prof. Jodie McVernon | Research/ Clinical/ Laboratory Vaccine Research | Program Leader, Vaccine and Immunisation Research Group, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and Melbourne School of Population Health, University of Melbourne |
| Dr Joanne Molloy | Community Health | General Practitioner |
| Ms Debra Petrys | Consumer representative | Consumer Health Forum |
| Dr Greg Rowles | General Practice | General Practitioner |
| Prof. Steven Wesselingh | Microbiology/ Infectious Disease | Executive Director, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute |
Ex-officio members
| Name | Area of Expertise | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Ting Lu | Representative from the Therapeutic Goods Administration | Office of Medicines Authorisation, Market Authorisation Group, Therapeutic Goods Administration |
| Ms Karen Peterson | National Immunisation Committee (NIC) | Immunisation Manager, Queensland Health |
| Prof. Peter McIntrye | National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) | Director, NCIRS |
| Ms Julianne Quaine | Representative from Department of Health and Ageing | Assistant Secretary, Immunisation Branch, Department of Health and Ageing |
| Currently Vacant | Communicable Diseases Network of Australia (CDNA) |  |
Further Information
Postal address:ATAGI Secretariat
Department of Health and Ageing
Immunisation Branch
GPO Box 9848—MDP 13
CANBERRA ACT 2601
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ATAGI Bulletins
- ATAGI Bulletin—49th Meeting—21–22 February 2013 (PDF 238 KB)
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: February 2013 - ATAGI Bulletin—48th Meeting—7–8 June 2012
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: October 2012 - ATAGI Bulletin—47th Meeting—23th and 24th February 2012
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: August 2012 - ATAGI Bulletin—46th Meeting—13th and 14th October 2011
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: April 2012 - ATAGI Bulletin—45th Meeting—9th and 10th June 2011
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: November 2011 - ATAGI Bulletin—44th Meeting—24th and 25th February 2011
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: June 2011 - ATAGI Bulletin—43rd Meeting—15-16 October 2010
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: March 2011 - ATAGI Bulletin—42nd Meeting—10-11 June 2010
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: June 2010 - ATAGI Bulletin—41st Meeting—15-16 October 2009
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: October 2009 - ATAGI Bulletin—40th Meeting—4-5 June 2009
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: June 2009 - ATAGI Bulletin—39th Meeting—19-20 February 2009
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: February 2008 - ATAGI Bulletin—38th Meeting—16-17 October 2008
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: October 2008 - ATAGI Bulletin—37th Meeting—5-6 June 2008
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: June 2008 - ATAGI Bulletin—36th Meeting—7-8 February 2008
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: February 2008 - ATAGI Bulletin—35th Meeting—4-5 October 2007
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: October 2007 - ATAGI Bulletin—34th Meeting—7-8 June 2007
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: June 2007 - ATAGI Bulletin—33rd Meeting—8-9 February 2007
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: May 2007 - ATAGI Bulletin—32nd Meeting—5-6 October 2006
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: November 2006 - ATAGI Bulletin—31st Meeting—7-8 June 2006
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: November 2006 - ATAGI Bulletin—30th Meeting—9-10 February 2006
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: March 2006 - ATAGI Bulletin—29th Meeting—24-25 November 2005
Abstract: Summary of outcomes of the meeting. Updated: March 2006
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National Immunisation Committee (NIC)
The National Immunisation Committee is the peak group responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and delivery of the Immunise Australia Program and reports to the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) through the Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA).NIC Terms of Reference
- Lead policy development and evaluation with respect to implementation of the National Immunisation Program and provide advice on strategic directions. Although NIP vaccines are the main focus and priority of NIC, this does not preclude consideration of implementation issues for other vaccines.
- Consult and collaborate with stakeholders and other peak immunisation related committees (including the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation [ATAGI] and the Communicable Disease Network Australia [CDNA]) on the development of national immunisation priorities, strategies and service delivery.
- Provide advice on communication strategies and materials for informing providers and the community about immunisation policy and programs.
- Establish task-oriented and/or time-limited working groups as required.
NIC Membership
Membership includes:- a nominee of Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA);
- representatives from all jurisdictions;
- nominees from peak bodies including: the Australian Association of Maternal Child and Family Health Nurses (AAMCFHN), the Australian College of Midwives (ACM), the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), the Australian Medical Association (AMA), Australian Medicare Local Alliance (AML Alliance), the Australian Practice Nurses Association (APNA), the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA);
- National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS), technical expert and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person;
- experts in the field of immunisation and public health policy;
- a consumer representative nominated by Consumers Health Forum;
- a representative of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (NACCHO); and
- a representative from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
Members are appointed for a two-year term.
The Chair of NIC is the Assistant Secretary, Immunisation Branch of the Department of Health and Ageing.
The Deputy Chair of NIC is the CDNA's nominee.
NIC Membership at 31 March 2013
Voting Members
| Name | Role | Position/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Ms Julianne Quaine | Chair Department of Health and Ageing Representative | Assistant Secretary, Immunisation Branch, Department of Health and Ageing |
| Dr Ann Koehler | Deputy Chair Jurisdictional Representative CDNA Nominee | Department of Health, South Australia |
| Ms Carolyn Banks | Jurisdictional Representative | Australian Capital Territory Health |
| Mr Michael Batchelor | Jurisdictional Representative | Department of Health, Victoria |
| Ms Sue Campbell-Lloyd | Jurisdictional Representative | New South Wales Health |
| Dr Jane Cook | TGA Representative | Office Head, Office of Product Review Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) |
| Dr Michael Crampton | Member Representative | Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) |
| Ms Simone Duncombe | Jurisdictional Representative | Department of Health and Human Services, Tasmania |
| Dr Paul Effler | Jurisdictional Representative | Department of Health, Western Australia |
| Dr Cathy Hutton | Member Representative | Australian Medical Association (AMA) |
| Mr Brendon Kelaher | National Indigenous Immunisation Coordinator, NCIRS | National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) |
| Ms Alison Marcus | Consumer Representative | Consumer Health Forum of Australia |
| Prof. Peter McIntyre | Director, NCIRS | National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) |
| Ms Helen Moore | National Immunisation Coordinator | Australian Medicare Local Alliance (AMLA) |
| Ms Karen Peterson | Jurisdictional Representative | Queensland Health |
| Dr Doug Warne | Member Representative | Australian Medicare Local Alliance (AMLA) |
| Ms Maureen Watson | Jurisdictional Representative | Department of Health, South Australia |
| Dr Helena White | Jurisdictional Representative | Northern Territory Department of Health and Families |
| Ms Mary-Williams | Jurisdictional Representative | Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia |
| Currently Vacant | Member Representative | Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) |
Further Information
Postal addressNIC Secretariat
Department of Health and Ageing
Immunisation Branch
GPO Box 9848—MDP 13
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Email: NIC Secretariat
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