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As people begin to return to work and school, principles have been developed to provide guidance on public transport for operators and passengers.

The Australian National Disease Surveillance Plan for COVID-19 is now available.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about tobacco use, e-cigarette use and COVID-19.

The Prime Minister, the Hon. Scott Morrison MP, has announced that the Commonwealth and states have signed a $131 billion 5-year hospitals agreement.

Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting 29 May 2020.

Influenza in kids can be serious. Getting vaccinated against influenza is the best way to protect your child and others from flu. From 2020, the influenza vaccine is available free for children aged 6 months to under 5 years under the National Immunisation Program.

We’re asking for feedback on the draft National Injury Prevention Strategy 2020–2030. This strategy will help us reduce the rate of injury in Australia.

The Australian Government is investing more than $9.5 million in 5 research projects to improve diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of endometriosis. The funding comes from the Medical Research Future Fund.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about early childhood and learning centres.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the restoration of elective surgery and hospital activity

3 statements from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about COVID-19.

Read about Australia’s National Mental Health and Wellbeing Pandemic Response Plan.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the resumption of sporting and recreational activity in Australia.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about risk management for re-opening boarding schools and school-based residential colleges.

Advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) for school leaders engaging with children, parents, teachers and support staff to reduce even further the relatively low risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools.

3 statements from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about COVID-19.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the restoration of elective surgery.

Advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) for residential aged care facilities about minimising the impact of COVID-19.

Advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) for school leaders engaging with children, parents, teachers and support staff to reduce even further the relatively low risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the next phase of modelling to better understand the present state of the coronavirus epidemic.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about recommendations to the National Cabinet around management of health risk for Australian crew on international flights.

5 statements from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about COVID-19.