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List of Excluded Medicinal Items – Active ingredient prescribing
Our work › Active ingredient prescribing › Excluded medicinal items and medicines for brand consideration17 June 2025 - This List of Excluded Medicinal Items (LEMI) contains medicines which have been excluded from the legal requirements of active ingredient prescribing. Clinical software systems will default to brand name only for items on the LEMI.
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Testing for sexually transmissible infections
Make STI testing your Beforeplay30 October 2025 - The only way to know if you have an STI is if you get tested. Many STIs do not cause any symptoms at all, which is why you should test regularly. Book a test today through your GP, the service finder or through your state and territory service.
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What we did about COVID-19 from 2020 to 2023
Topics › Coronavirus (COVID-19) › COVID-19 symptoms, spread and prevention12 March 2025 - Find out how we responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, and who we worked with to limit the spread of the disease and protect everyone in Australia between 2020 and 2023.
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Our work
4 April 2024 - We're working on a range of policy initiatives, programs and campaigns to help improve your health and the health of all Australians.
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Chief Medical Officer’s statement declaring syphilis a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance
News and media7 August 2025 - A statement from Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO, declaring syphilis a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance.
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Your questions answered
Childhood immunisation26 November 2025 - You may have questions about vaccinating your child. Below are answers to some of the common questions, based on the latest evidence and proven advice.
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Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services – Grant guidelines (GO7025)
Resources › Videos2 July 2024 - This is a summary of key information about an Australian Government grant opportunity for the regions of Ceduna (SA), Bundaberg-Hervey Bay (Qld), East Kimberley and the Goldfields (WA).
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Australian Brain Cancer Mission Expert Advisory Panel
Committees and groups23 June 2025 - The Australian Brain Cancer Mission Expert Advisory Panel (EAP) advised the government on the research priorities for this Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Mission.
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About the new rights-based Aged Care Act
Our work › New Aged Care Act31 October 2025 - The new Act started on 1 November 2025 and responds to issues facing older people, aged care providers, workers and the broader sector. It puts the rights of older people at the centre of the aged care system.
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About medicines
Topics › Medicines12 March 2025 - Medicines help us avoid illness, get better when we’re sick, or manage health conditions. There are many different types of medicines. Some are only available with a prescription, others are available over the counter from pharmacies or shops.