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1 November 2024 - The National Respiratory Infections Surveillance Committee (NRISC) is a subcommittee of the Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA). We established the NRISC to enhance respiratory infection surveillance in Australia and foster collaboration among experts in this field.

15 December 2020 - A report on the medical research commercialisation landscape in Australia is now available.

3 June 2025 - The Newborn Bloodspot Screening National Policy Framework guides the national policies needed to support the ongoing success of newborn bloodspot screening in Australia.

11 August 2022 - A transcript of the interview between Deputy National Rural Health Commissioner Faye McMillan, and physiotherapist Dan Searle from the third issue of the Chief Allied Health Officer Newsletter.

19 April 2021 - Ms Christine Morgan is the first National Suicide Prevention Adviser, reporting directly to the Prime Minister. She is driving a whole-of-government national approach to suicide prevention, in support of the Australian Government’s ‘towards zero’ suicides goal.

2 September 2024 - Translating and interpreting services are available to help people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds engage with aged care. These services are free for older people, their families and carers, and government-funded aged care providers.

6 September 2023 - The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS) helps entry-level First Nations health students complete their studies and join the health workforce.

2 September 2021 - Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on managed quarantine for international arrivals including hotel quarantine

30 October 2025 - This guide will assist Short-Term Restorative Care providers to transition to the Support at Home program. It includes information about the new Restorative Care Pathway, transition scenarios for STRC clients, transition activities for STRC providers and STRC transition FAQs.

10 November 2024 - These guidelines provide information to potential participant doctors and practices and support Rural Workforce Agencies (RWAs) to administer the program.