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Temporary telehealth services introduced as part of COVID-19 measures will become a permanent service in our health system.
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Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine, answers the Top Three questions you've been asking on our social accounts around mental health.
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Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sky News on 16 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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The National NAIDOC Awards are an opportunity to recognise outstanding achievements by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the community, national and international level.
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2021 is quickly coming to an end. With the holidays just around the corner, a lot of us will be travelling interstate and visiting family and friends.
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Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 15 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 15 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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An update from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern.
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A statement from the Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, regarding the COVID-19 Omicron variant and changes to international travel arrangements
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Today, we released the refreshed National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021-2031 in partnership between the Australian Government and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health leaders.
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Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.
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On 1 June 2021, more than 90 stakeholders from all over Australia gathered in Queenstown, Tasmania to discuss service and learning consortia for allied health.
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The Australian Government has launched the National Preventive Health Strategy 2021–2030, which will provide more balance to the health system by having a stronger focus on preventive health.
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An update from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern.
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Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Steph Davis' interview on Hack, Triple J on 9 December 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Spikevax (Moderna), also referred to as the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, has been provisionally approved for use as a COVID-19 booster vaccine in people aged 18 years and older by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
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The COVID-19 vaccines used in Australia are critical in protecting against COVID-19 due to all variants, including the newly emerged Omicron variant.
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The latest phase in our COVID-19 vaccination rollout program – to vaccinate children aged 5 to 11 years from 10 January 2022 – continues to be based on the best medical and scientific advice available.
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Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program will be extended to all children aged 5 to 11 from 10 January 2022 after the Australian Government accepted recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).
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An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 8 December 2021.
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The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has made recommendations for the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 years.
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Dr Steph Davis, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.
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An update from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern.
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Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.
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As international borders open, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has issued updated advice for the rollout of influenza vaccines.
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