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From 1 July 2021, vaccination providers are required to report all National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines administered to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has extended the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for Greater Sydney, including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Shellharbour and Wollongong, to 16 July 2021.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on testing travellers once they leave managed quarantine.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on National Principles for Managed Quarantine.

The Australian Government is investing $180 million in ground-breaking medical research projects around Australia to improve the lives of Australians and their loved ones.

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 30 June 2021.

'Food is one of our basic needs and underpins our physical, mental and social health and wellbeing, even social security,' (Danae Giardina, Gidgee Healing nutritionist and dietitian).

COVID-19 cases have increased again in many places in Australia, and many states and territories in Australia have introduced new rules around entering or leaving communities and crossing borders. It is more important than ever to keep safe in any way that we can.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on minimising the risk of transmission from high risk international travellers in managed quarantine facilities.

The Australian Government has announced Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) support for seven new data research projects.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on vaccinating and testing quarantine workers.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on residential aged care worker COVID-19 vaccination.