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The Australian Government is providing $2.6 million for the latest information technology to improve the lives of people who have survived brain cancer.

This statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) updates advice previous provided on 16 March. It follows the European Medicines Agency (EMA) safety review of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccination against influenza remains important this year. Vaccination experts recommend influenza vaccination for all people aged 6 months and over. The National Immunisation Program (NIP) funds influenza vaccines for people most at risk.

COVID-19 vaccination appointments will be available at GP-led respiratory clinics from 19 March 2021. Find out more.

The Australian Government has announced a $15 million competitive grant round to kick start clinical trials exploring the use of combination therapies to treat mental illnesses.

A new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunity is supporting Australian researchers to lead, and participate in, international collaborative clinical trials.

Australians eligible for Phase 1b will be able to find a vaccination provider through the new national vaccination information and location service.

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) regarding overnight decisions in Europe suspending the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Important life choices are planned, not left to chance. Find out what you can do today to ensure more control over your health care choices into the future. Whether it’s for you or someone you love, get involved in National Advance Care Planning Week from 22–26 March 2021.

Nominations for the Electrocardiogram (ECG) Review Committee have now closed. Nominations are currently being reviewed and nominees will be notified of the outcome of their nomination as soon as possible.

A presentation about Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is now available to view or download.

The Prime Minister has announced the Government will invest more than $1.1 billion to extend Australia's national COVID-19 health response and suppression strategy. Find out more.

Is it true? is a new feature on our website to help answer questions people may have about COVID-19 vaccines and respond to vaccine misinformation they may have heard. Find out more.

Public consultation on the draft Strategy is open until 19 April 2021. The Strategy aims to improve the health of all Australians at all stages of life.

Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 5 March 2021.

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has provided advice to support immunisation providers ahead of this year’s influenza season.

The Australian Government has listed a range of medicines for treating multiple sclerosis, asthma and diabetes on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The listings will provide valuable support for more than 51,800 Australians living with these conditions, saving them up to $29,000 a year.

The Government has added a life-changing new eczema medicine to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The $270 million in funding to list the medicine will help up to 3,600 Australians over 12 years of age living with severe eczema.

The second phase of the Australian Government's COVID-19 vaccination campaign has launched. Find out more about the campaign, including when different priority groups will receive the vaccine.

The Australian Government is investing $100 million into the development of new technologies to improve the diagnosis and treatment of stroke, epilepsy and lung disease, including COVID-19.

Find out more about the launch of Australia's COVID-19 vaccination program.

A statement from the Infection Control Expert Group (ICEG) on transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

Find out who the initial doses of COVID-19 vaccine will go to.

The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is starting in February. Getting a vaccine is a safe and effective way of protecting yourself from getting really sick from COVID-19. Encourage your family, Elders and community to get vaccinated when it is their turn so they are protected from it as well.

Are you a healthcare professional caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
You could be eligible for EarTrain: a series of free training modules on how to identify, manage and treat ear disease and hearing loss.