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Changes to the Home Medicine Review Program
Purported changes to Home Medicines Review (HMR) Program remuneration arrangements.
Establishment of a Hydrocephalus Registry
The Australian Government's position on clinical registers.
Prescribing of Authority Required Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Medicines
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) policy for prescribers to obtain approval to prescribe medicines for which authority is required under the PBS.
Funding for Health and Medical Research
The Australian Government’s investment in health and medical research funding.
Employment Opportunities for Graduate Nurses and Midwives
Concerns about the availability of graduate positions for newly registered nurses and midwives for 2013.
Aged Care Workforce
The Aged Care Workforce Supplement and Compact.
Parkinson’s NSW seeks Specialist Neurological Nurses for Medicare Locals
Parkinson’s NSW is seeking to have each Medicare Local employ a specialist neurological nurse to provide primary health care for its community, particularly in regional areas of New South Wales.
Dental Health Care
Information on the Australian Government’s role and contributions to dental health care in Australia.
Zytiga – Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Listing
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listing of abiraterone acetate (Zytiga®) for the treatment of metastatic prostate cancer.
Better Access – Changes to the number of allied mental health services from 1 January 2013
Changes to the number of allied mental health services available under the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) initiative from 1 January 2013.
Endocrinologists
A petition initiated by the US based organisation ThyroidChange, regarding the training of endocrinologists has been forwarded to the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Endocrine Society of Australia. Concerns have been raised regarding a perceived deficiency in thyroid knowledge amongst endocrinologists.
Aged Care Funding Instrument changes 1 July 2012
From 1 July 2012, the Australian Government has made changes to the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI).
Services to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people and young people at-risk of suicide
The Australian Government is providing a range of promotion, prevention and early intervention activities, through the $2.2 billion Mental Health Reform Package, to support the improved mental health and wellbeing of young people and young people at-risk of suicide.
Fluoridation of Drinking Water
Long term health impact of fluoridated drinking water.
Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program – Maintaining Service Levels in 2012-13
The Australian Government is maintaining services under the Mental Health Nurse Incentive Program (MHNIP) in 2012-13. Services will be maintained at 2011-12 levels while findings from an external evaluation are considered by government.
Australian Government Diabetes Activity
The Australian Government is funding a range of initiatives aimed at combating diabetes and reducing its impact on the Australian community.
Food Labelling Review - Genetically Modified Food
The report on the Review of Food Labelling Law and Policy (Labelling Logic) developed by the Independent Panel chaired by Dr Neal Blewett contains recommendations concerning the labelling of new technologies, including genetic modification.
Food Labelling Review - Palm Oil
The report on the Review of Food Labelling Law and Policy (Labelling Logic) developed by the Independent Panel chaired by Dr Neal Blewett contains a recommendation on labelling of added sugars, added fats and added vegetable oils (including palm oil).
Pradaxa - Extension of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Listing
Extension to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listing of dabigatran (Pradaxa®).
Tobacco Plain Packaging Compliance - Small Retailers
Compliance with the Australian Government’s tobacco plain packaging legislation.
Hemp
Application to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) seeking approval of low THC hemp as food.
Sunscreen containing Nanoparticles
Nanotechnology and sunscreens
Closing the Gap
The Australian Government’s commitment to improving health equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Tobacco Plain Packaging
The Australian Government’s legislation for plain packaging.
Importation of Primates for Medical Research
Importation of primates for medical research.
Choose Cruelty Free
Animal testing of cosmetics.

