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Emergency Response Plan for Communicable Diseases of National Significance (CD Plan)
Resources › Publications1 September 2016 - This plan outlines what happens when an outbreak of a communicable disease becomes a national emergency. It is endorsed by the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC).
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Childhood immunisation
26 May 2026 - One more way you keep them safe.
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What we’re doing about rare diseases
Topics › Chronic conditions › What we’re doing about chronic conditions7 November 2022 - Rare diseases are life-threatening or chronically debilitating conditions that affect a small percentage of the population. Rare diseases are complex and often need special treatments. Find out what we’re doing to help affected Australians.
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Your questions answered
Childhood immunisation20 May 2026 - You may have questions about vaccinating your child. Below are answers to some of the common questions, based on the latest evidence and proven advice.
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$251.7m to establish an independent Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC)
News and media29 October 2024 - The Australian Government is investing $251.7 million to deliver Australia’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC).
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National Strategic Action Plan for Childhood Heart Disease
Resources › Publications1 February 2019 - The National Strategic Action Plan for Childhood Heart Disease (CHD) aims to reduce the impact of this condition in Australia. It outlines priority areas and actions to help people with CHD live longer, healthier and more productive lives.
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Life Saving Drugs Program resources – Infantile-onset lysosomal acid-lipase deficiency disease (LAL-D)
Resources › Collections11 June 2025 - A collection of resources for health professionals to help people with infantile-onset lysosomal acid-lipase deficiency disease (LAL-D) access sebelipase alfa (Kanuma®) under the Life Saving Drugs Program.
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National Strategic Action Plan for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Resources › Publications1 March 2019 - The National Strategic Action Plan for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) provides a path to better care, better quality of life and reduced burden of IBD for the Australian community.
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Appointment of inaugural Director-General of the Australian Centre for Disease Control
News and media23 December 2025 - The Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing, the Hon Mark Butler MP, has appointed Professor Zoe Wainer as the inaugural Director-General of the Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC).
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Life Saving Drugs Program – Fabry disease – Guidelines
Resources › Publications17 June 2025 - These guidelines contain the general, initial and ongoing eligibility requirements to access certain medications for Fabry disease under the Life Saving Drugs Program.