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5 August 2025 - People aged 45 to 74 can screen for bowel cancer using a free, simple test that is done at home. Screening to detect the early signs of bowel cancer saves lives.

5 July 2021 - An opinion piece from Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan, PSM, on the greatly improved COVID safety levels in Victorian residential aged care facilities.

18 June 2025 - From 1 July 2021, vaccination providers are required to report all National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines administered to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

7 April 2025 - A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on managed quarantine arrangements for international travellers.

7 April 2025 - A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on National Principles for Infection Prevention and Control in Quarantine.

10 June 2025 - A form for Allied Health professionals in the Allied Health group therapy in Residential Aged Care Facilities program to record a person's medical history and mobility.

22 December 2023 - An easy read fact sheet providing information and instructions on how to do a rapid antigen test with your saliva.

26 June 2020 - A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on the review of physical distancing and person density restrictions.

23 October 2024 - Find out how we manage the personal information we may collect about you if a participant of the Bonded Medical Program applies for an extension of time to complete their return of service obligation under section 124ZF(3) of the Health Insurance Act 1973 (the Act).

16 July 2020 - The Australian Health Sector Emergency Response Plan for Novel Coronavirus guides the Australian health sector response. This Management Plan focuses on culturally appropriate testing and care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and for specific locations including remote communities.