Health topic quickview: Communicable diseases

Australian Gonococcal Surveillance Programme Annual reports

07 December 2009

The Australian Gonococcal Surveillance Programme is funded by the Federal health department to provide laboratory analysis of gonococcal isolates in Australia. The Programme produces an annual report on its findings as well as a report on the WHO Western Pacific Region Gonococcal Antimicrobial Surveillance Programme. This page links to annual reports published since 1996.

Meningococcal - Australian Meningococcal Surveillance Programme annual reports

07 December 2009

The Australian Meningococcal Surveillance Programme is funded by the Federal health department to provide laboratory analysis of meninococcal isolates in Australia. The Programme produces an annual report on its findings. This page contains the annual reports, in both HTML and PDF format, from 1995.

Tuberculosis notifications in Australia annual reports

07 December 2009

This page contains links to annual reports on tuberculosis notifications in Australia and reports on bacteriologically confirmed cases and drug resistance, produced by the Australian Mycobacterium Laboratory Reference Network from 1994. Both HTML and PDF versions are available.

National Arbovirus and Malaria Advisory Committee (NAMAC) annual reports

25 September 2009

This page contains links to the NAMAC annual reports, which are published in Communicable Diseases Intelligence. The reports also inlcude data on the Sentinel Chicken Surveillance Programme, which is used to provide an early warning of increased flavivirus activity in Australia.

What we do

25 March 2009

Introduction to the work undertaken by the Surveillance Branch, Office of Health Protection, Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit annual reports

10 February 2009

The Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit (APSU) conducts national active surveillance of rare diseases of childhood, including infectious and vaccine preventable diseases, genetic disorders, childhood injuries and mental health conditions. This page contains links to annual reports on summary of surveillance results for communicable and/or vaccine preventable diseases.

Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing Action on HIV/AIDS

08 October 2008

The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing is the Agency with primary responsibility for coordination of the national response to HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases.

Influenza - National Influenza Surveillance Scheme Annual reports

16 July 2008

The National Influenza Surveillance Scheme includes data from sentinel general practice consultations for influenza-like illness, laboratory reports of influenza and absenteeism rates from a national employer. This page links to annual reports published since 1994.

Prevention and Education

02 July 2008

Information and resources

Diagnosis, treatment and support

19 May 2008

Information on testing including the National Hepatitis C Testing Policy; treatment option and guidelines; and links to support services.

Health maintenance

19 May 2008

Information on how to maintain and improve health with Hepatitis C; Information on Natural Therapies; and Links to organisations that can assist with maintaining health with hepatitis C.

Invasive pneumococcal disease in Australia annual reports

20 March 2008

An annual report on invasive pneumococcal disease is produced each year. The report includes information on incidence of disease and on laboratory surveillance. This page contains links to the annual reports from 2001.

Communicable Diseases Network Australia

14 March 2008

Information page about the Communicable Diseases Network Australia. It details the Network's background; its various committees and activities; the composition of the Network; and recent publications and contact details.

Communicable diseases information

30 January 2008

This page contains information on some of the activities of the Surveillance Branch, Office of Health Protection, in managing communicable diseases in Australia.

A summary of youth health related initiatives

03 December 2007

The Department of Health and Ageing has funded, established and implemented a range of programs and strategies that address, or are relevant to, the health and well-being of young people. Our programs are based on evidence and knowledge of the major health issues facing young people today.

International Surveillance Reports

12 October 2007

The International Surveillance Report contains information on the surveillance of various disease outbreaks of significance outside of Australia.

Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs)

27 June 2005

The National Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) Strategy 2005-2008 provides a foundation for national action in the prevention and treatment of STIs in Australia.