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Get behind it! Community Roadshow aims to increase return rates of free bowel screening tests
This articles promotes the Get behind it community roadshow and their new ambassador video. The roadshow promotes the National Bowel Screening Cancer Program. -
New childhood immunisation video hub
Childhood immunisation is important to protect our children from serious diseases. -
A new National Immunisation Strategy for a healthier Australia
The Australian Government has released its new National Immunisation Strategy to guide Australia’s fight against vaccine-preventable diseases over the next 5 years. -
Mandatory reporting changes to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) from 1 March 2025
Legislative changes mean that vaccination providers must report additional details to the AIR. -
National Immunisation Program update – maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine
The maternal RSV vaccine will be available for eligible pregnant women under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). -
Healthcare providers are helping people overcome bowel screening hesitancy
Doctors are helping more people translate intention into action when it comes to doing the free bowel cancer screening test. -
New ‘Super Kids’ ad helps families understand the importance of childhood immunisations
The Australian Government has launched new advertising for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and carers reminding them about the importance of childhood vaccinations. -
General practices: Help us promote our life-saving cancer screening programs
We have sent cancer screening packs to more than 7,000 general practices, and are seeking your help to promote our life-saving cancer screening programs. -
National Immunisation Program (NIP) Meningococcal ACWY changes from 1 July 2024
MenQuadfi® will be funded through the NIP for adolescents aged 14 to 19 years. -
A FREE life-saving test will soon be available to people aged 45 to 49
Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer and around 15,500 Aussies are diagnosed with the disease every year. From 1 July 2024, 1.6 million Australians aged 45 to 49 will be able to join the Australian Government’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
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Expansion of the National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) Program
From Monday 29 April 2024, the NIPVIP Program will be expanded to allow pharmacies to claim a payment for the off-site administration of National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccinations in residential aged care and disability homes. -
Addition of Q fever vaccines to the Australian Immunisation Register
From 15 April 2024, vaccination providers can report Q fever vaccines and natural immunity information to the Australian Immunisation Register. -
2024 National Immunisation Program influenza vaccination – early advice for health professionals
Influenza vaccination is our best defence against influenza. -
Mandatory reporting changes to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) from 1 March 2024
Legislative changes require vaccination providers to report additional details to the AIR. -
Launch of the National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) Program
From 1 January 2024, participating pharmacies can receive payment for administering National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines in a pharmacy setting. -
National Immunisation Program – changes to shingles vaccination from today
The shingles vaccination schedule under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) has changed. -
National Immunisation Program – changes to shingles vaccination from 1 November 2023
From 1 November 2023, the shingles vaccination schedule under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) will change. -
National Immunisation Program (NIP) changes from 1 July 2023
From 1 July 2023, changes to the National Immunisation Program are coming into effect. This includes listing Vaxelis® as an alternative vaccine for children of a certain age, and the meningococcal B catch-up vaccination program for First Nations children under 2 years of age will be made ongoing. -
Fighting flu starts with you
Getting your annual flu vaccination can protect you from influenza and its complications. The influenza vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over. -
New campaign reminds parents and carers about the importance of timely childhood vaccination
The Australian Government has launched a new public awareness campaign. -
New provider resources about influenza vaccination for First Nations’ people
Vaccination providers play an important role in offering influenza vaccines for First Nations people. New resources are now available to support vaccination providers in having conversations with First Nations’ families. -
Early cancer detection and screening for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
It’s easy to forget about cancer screening. But detecting cancer early saves lives. Learn more about cancer screening programs and how to enter the Beautiful Shawl competition. -
2023 National Immunisation Program influenza vaccination – Early advice for vaccination providers
Vaccination against influenza (flu) continues to be important this year. Vaccination is our best defence against flu viruses. -
Changes to HPV vaccine dose schedule for young Australians
From 6 February 2023 the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine schedule will become a single dose schedule. Catch-up under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) will also be extended to all Australians 25 years and under. -
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – education webinars
We are holding webinars in July and August 2022 to give healthcare providers the skills and knowledge to support patients participating in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.