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11 December 2023 - Christmas, summer and the festive season is a time many of us spend with our family and friends. Make sure you know the basics and protect yourself, family and friends from COVID-19.

18 January 2023 - This certification statement, signed by Secretary Brendan Murphy on 15 July 2022, certifies that the COVID-19 campaign complies with relevant guidelines and policies.

2 June 2023 - Some Australians suffer from the symptoms of a chronic debilitating illness, which many associate with a tick bite. We describe these people as having debilitating symptom complexes attributed to ticks (DSCATT). Find out how we support people with DSCATT.

1 November 2024 - Learn about funding and support for public and private hospitals in Australia, including how to become a declared hospital and data reporting requirements.

2 June 2023 - The Get Up & Grow program developed resources that help parents and educators to make sure children eat healthy foods and are physically active, so they grow up healthy and strong. The resources are available in multiple languages.

18 June 2021 - This public summary document outlines a Stoma Product Assessment Panel (SPAP) recommendation to delete 3 product codes in Omnigon Flexima Active (SAS Code 80021P), in subgroup 1(b) of the Stoma Appliance Scheme.

27 March 2025 - The Prescribed List of Medical Devices and Human Tissue Products specifies the benefits health insurers must pay for specific medical devices or human tissue products. Find out what it includes, how to apply, when we update the list, and the legislation that underpins it.

13 May 2024 - We are working to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals working in Australia's health system. This improves access to culturally safe treatment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

3 September 2024 - As an approved provider, you must deliver care management to all care recipients to ensure care and services are safe, high quality and based on your care recipients’ assessed needs, goals and preferences.

29 November 2022 - Private health insurance provides cover for health care not covered by Medicare such as physiotherapy and glasses. Depending on the policy you take out, it might let you have treatment in hospital as a private patient.