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COVID-19 and the particular risks for people with disability – Roundtable – Minutes and actions arising 2 February 2021
Resources › Publications28 July 2021 - This communique outlines the issues and key actions following the Roundtable meeting on 2 February 2021. An update was given by the Department of Health to State and Territory representatives and key stakeholders on the COVID-19 vaccination program for people with disability.
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Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) vaccine
Topics › Immunisation › Vaccines15 May 2025 - Information about Hib vaccines, who it is recommended for, how and where to get vaccinated. Eligible people can get the Hib vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program.
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A national nursing workforce strategy for Australia
News and media24 April 2024 - To better support the nursing workforce, we are developing Australia’s first National Nursing Workforce Strategy. We are doing this through a partnership with Victoria and in collaboration with all Australian Governments.
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Control and public health management of outbreaks of acute respiratory infection (including COVID-19 and influenza) in disability residential services
Resources › Publications19 April 2023 - The Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) have developed these national guidelines for the prevention, control and public health management of outbreaks of acute respiratory infection (including COVID-19 and influenza) in disability residential services in Australia.
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COVID-19 and the particular risks for people with disability – Roundtable – Minutes and actions arising 10 November 2020
Resources › Publications27 July 2021 - This communique outlines the issues and key actions following the eighth Roundtable meeting on 10 November 2020. An update was given by on Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine on the mental health impacts from COVID-19 and the Commonwealth provided an update on COVID.
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Digital Transformation Tech Talk – 11 June 2025
Resources › Webinars13 June 2025 - This month featured policy and digital updates on the progress of the new Aged Care Act, Support at Home, and the Government Provider Management System.
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Life Saving Drugs Program medicine reviews
Life Saving Drugs Program Expert Panel25 November 2025 - LSDP medicine reviews are designed to assess whether the use and performance of medicines is in line with the expectations at the time of listing.
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Australian Government Implementation Progress Report on the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety report – Aged Care and COVID-19 – a special report
Resources › Publications30 November 2020 - This progress report was tabled in Parliament on 30 November 2020. The report provides an update against the six recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s Aged Care and COVID-19: a special report.
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COVID-19 and the particular risks for people with disability – Roundtable – Minutes and actions arising 13 October 2020
Resources › Publications13 October 2020 - This communique outlines the issues discussed and key actions following the seventh Roundtable meeting on 13 October 2020. A representative from Deaf Australia provided an presentation on the experiences of the deaf community.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health contacts
Topics › Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health6 June 2023 - A list of organisations and teams that offer support and information related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.