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3 October 2025 - This collection contains communiques that provide updates on the National Clinical Quality Registry Program.

11 October 2023 - The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recently updated their advice for the COVID-19 booster dose.

20 March 2025 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to mental health and suicide prevention.

10 June 2025 - All residential aged care providers are encouraged to participate in the 2023 Residents’ Experience Surveys which will contribute 33% to their overall Star Rating score. This webinar will provide information about what has changed in the program since 2022 and how the surveys will be conducted.

15 July 2024 - This certification statement, signed by Acting Secretary Professor Anthony Lawler on 2 July 2024, certifies that the Childhood Immunisation campaign complies with relevant guidelines and policies.

29 January 2025 - The Hearing Service Program publicly consulted on draft proposals to simplify and improve program service items and program standards. The results and themes are summarised here.

6 June 2025 - From 1 April 2025, residential aged care providers will collect data on 3 new staffing quality indicators. These make sure we measure the valuable input of enrolled nurses, allied health professionals and lifestyle officers.

3 June 2025 - NDARC conducts research into alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment. Find up-to-date information about AOD treatment options and how effective they are at reducing AOD-related harm.

12 November 2025 - An advance care directive is an important part of your end-of-life care. An advance care directive formalises your advance care plan. The directive can contain all your needs, values and preferences for your future care and details of a substitute decision-maker.

21 January 2026 - This 8-part webinar series supports aged care providers and designers to understand and apply the National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines and supporting resources. Older people, families and carers will also learn about what good design looks like when choosing an aged care home.