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ATAGI recommendations on use of the Pfizer bivalent (Original/Omicron BA.4/5) COVID-19 vaccine
Recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the use of the Pfizer bivalent (Original/Omicron BA.4/5) COVID-19 vaccine. -
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. -
Release of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report
The Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report is now available. It outlines a vision for Australia’s primary care system of the future. -
Using big data to find the best health care for older Australians
Big data is giving us a whole picture of Australia’s ageing pathways for the first time. Professor Maria Inacio is working with this data from the Registry of Senior Australians. She aims to find the best aged care and health care services for older Australians. -
Reminder: Have your say on the National Dementia Action Plan
The National Dementia Action Plan is open for consultation. Find out about the plan and how to provide feedback. -
Expressions of interest to join the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation
We are seeking expressions of interest to fill 7 vacancies on the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), commencing 1 July 2023. Consider applying if you are a clinical professional, researcher, service delivery expert or consumer expert. -
Discovering an Australian antiviral drug for COVID-19
In 2020, 5 Australian research organisations with expertise in infectious diseases and 2 industry partners formed a consortium. Their aim: to produce an Australian antiviral drug for COVID-19. This research is growing Australia’s ability to discover, test, and manufacture antiviral drugs. -
Mandatory reporting of Japanese encephalitis virus vaccines to the Australian Immunisation Register began on 21 December 2022
From 21 December 2022, vaccination providers must report all Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) vaccines administered to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). -
Be informed before having cosmetic surgery
If you are considering cosmetic surgery, it is important that you get trustworthy information first. Information and resources are now available to help you make the safer choice. -
COVID-19 testing requirements for travellers from China, Hong Kong and Macau
See details on the pre-departure testing requirement for COVID-19 for people travelling to Australia from China, including Hong Kong and Macau. -
End of the COVIDSafe data period
The Minister for Health has determined the end of the COVIDSafe data period effective from 16 August 2022. All COVIDSafe app data has now been deleted from the National COVIDSafe Data Store. -
Travellers from China required to undertake COVID-19 testing before travel
The Australian Government will introduce pre-departure testing for COVID-19 for people travelling to Australia from the People’s Republic of China. -
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Keep your spirit strong this holiday season
Most people look forward to the holiday season, but others may find it a challenging time for many different reasons. It is not uncommon for people to feel isolated, sad or anxious, so you’re not alone if you find yourself feeling down this Christmas. -
$400 million to help researchers pursue big ideas, develop new health and medical breakthroughs and apply them to clinical practice
Researchers can apply for funding under the 2022 Frontier Health and Medical Research grant opportunity from 13 February 2023. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). -
Social inclusion the big winner at the 2022 Virtus Oceania Asia Games
The Oceania Asia Games 2022 leaves a lasting legacy. -
$65 million for clinical trials to help people with rare illnesses and to support effective health interventions
Researchers can apply for funding under the 2022 Clinical Trials Activity grant opportunity. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). -
Funnel-web spider venom may provide a new drug for heart attacks
Blocked arteries cause heart attacks by reducing oxygen flow to the heart. Called ischemia, this leads to the death of heart cells. These injuries are permanent and can cause the heart to fail. A new drug could prevent this damage. -
Access to PCR testing from 1 January 2023
The Australian Government is committed to supporting effective COVID-19 testing to limit the spread and ensure that those most at risk of severe disease have fast access to care and treatments. -
$8 million for research to help prevent mental illness and improve diagnosis and treatment
Researchers can apply for funding under the 2022 Mental Health Research grant opportunity. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). -
$38.5 million to support the rapid translation of research into clinical practice and quality health care
Researchers can apply for funding under the 2022 Rapid Applied Research Translation grant opportunity from 9 January 2023. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). -
National DNA screening could save lives for people with high-risk hereditary disease gene variants
The DNA Screen study offers free DNA screening for high-risk hereditary disease gene variants to 10,000 young Australians. When the study launched it received national media coverage. Over 20,000 people registered in the first 3 days. We asked lead researcher Paul Lacaze what happened next. -
Updated eligibility for COVID-19 oral treatment
Some people who are at higher risk of getting very ill from COVID-19 are eligible for the COVID-19 oral treatments. -
Stay COVIDSafe
During the upcoming holidays it is important that we stay COVIDSafe. As we start to enjoy our summer, we need to be aware the next wave of COVID-19 has arrived. Cases are again on the increase. We know that what can be a mild illness for some people can be life threatening for others. -
Recognising our aged care volunteers
We recognise and celebrates our dedicated aged care volunteers today on International Volunteer Day.