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An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 12 May 2021.

The Australian Government has announced an investment of $2.6 billion over the next four years for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) in the 2021-22 Federal Budget. This continued investment will help drive innovation, improve health outcomes, and create jobs.

Health Budget 2021–22 information is now available.

A $17.7 billion reform package will provide higher quality and safer care for senior Australians.

The Australian Government is investing $2.3 billion in the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan – the largest Commonwealth mental health investment in Australia’s history.

Find accurate, evidence-based answers to questions about COVID-19 vaccines, including whether you should take blood thinning medication before having the AstraZeneca vaccine.

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 4 May 2021

The next phase of Australia's COVID-19 vaccination rollout has commenced.

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 28 April 2021

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Carewill lead a review and update of the guiding principles for medication management in residential aged care facilities and in the community to support the safe and quality use of medicines.

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on use of COVID-19 vaccines following review of vaccine safety data and benefits.

The Prime Minister provides an update from today's National Cabinet meeting where the COVID-19 vaccination program was discussed. Find out more.

A presentation with an update on Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is now available to view or download.

The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Committee was established in March 2021 to review electrocardiogram (ECG) items introduced on 1 August 2020, following recommendations from the MBS Review Taskforce.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on continuous learning in managed quarantine for international arrivals.

There have been changes to the advice around the COVID-19 vaccines. The Pfizer vaccine is now preferred to the AstraZeneca vaccine for adults aged under 50 years.

Professor Brendan Murphy, Department of Health Secretary and Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer have released a joint statement about ATAGI's latest clinical advice on the AstraZeneca vaccine.

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in response to new vaccine safety concerns.

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on COVID-19 vaccination and a reported case of thrombosis.

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) for consumers on a specific clotting condition being reported after COVID-19 vaccination

Influenza vaccines through the National Immunisation Program (NIP) became available in April 2021. Timing may be different for your local area. You can order vaccines through the usual channels in your state or territory.

Vaccination against influenza (flu) remains important this year. Flu is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause widespread illness and deaths every year. Vaccination is our best defence against flu viruses.

The Australian Public Service employee census report for 2020 has been released. Read more about the census and Health's results.

The floods affecting New South Wales and Queensland can also impact our health in many ways. Learn more on how you can access medical help you need, and what the Australian Government is doing to support your health during this time.

The Australian Government is providing $3.2 million for the fourth and final round of the $45 million BioMed Tech Horizons program. This program has been successful in bringing cutting edge medical devices to market.