Committees and groups

The Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) is the lead governance mechanism for the Rheumatic Fever Strategy (RFS).

The Roadmap Implementation Governance Group oversees the implementation of the national roadmap for improving the health of people with intellectual disability.

The Senior Officer Group (SOG) oversee the implementation of the 2021–22 Budget measure to align provider regulation across the care and support sectors.

The partnership brings together First Nations and government representatives. It aims to improve social and emotional wellbeing and mental health and reduce suicide rates.

The Stem Cell Therapies Mission Expert Advisory Panel (EAP) advised the government on the research priorities for this mission, which is funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

The Stoma Product Assessment Panel assesses applications to add stoma products to the Stoma Appliance Scheme Schedule. The panel of experts meets twice a year to review applications from suppliers, and give their recommendation.

This committee guides the implementation of Strengthening Medicare reform measures. It consists of peak bodies, industry leaders, consumer representatives, experts from across the sector and jurisdictional representatives.

The Minister for Health and Aged Care established the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce to provide recommendations on the highest priority improvements to primary care.

The Targeted Translation Research Accelerator Plan Expert Advisory Panel (EAP) advised on investments under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) for research into diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

The COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments for Australia – Science and Industry Technical Advisory Group provided advice to the Australian Government on the purchasing and manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.

The First Nations Aged Care Governance Group (FNACGG) advises the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing on healthy ageing and aged care reform for First Nations people.

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Protection (NATSIHP) subcommittee of the Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC), replaces the former Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group on COVID-19.

The Traumatic Brain Injury Mission Expert Advisory Panel (EAP) advised the government on the research priorities for this Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) mission.