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What we’re doing about cardiovascular conditions
Topics › Chronic conditions › What we’re doing about chronic conditions28 September 2021 - Cardiovascular conditions affect the heart and blood vessels and are a leading cause of death in Australia. Over 1 million Australians are living with heart disease, stroke or vascular conditions. Find out what we’re doing about these conditions.
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What we’re doing about kidney disease
Topics › Chronic conditions › What we’re doing about chronic conditions12 March 2020 - Kidney disease is a debilitating chronic condition in its own right. It can also contribute to, or be affected by, other major chronic conditions including cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
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What we’re doing about musculoskeletal conditions
Topics › Chronic conditions › What we’re doing about chronic conditions3 March 2020 - Musculoskeletal conditions are a major cause of chronic pain and disability in Australia. Find out what we’re doing to help Australians living with conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis and back pain.
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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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Final report on the National Indigenous Bowel Screening Pilot
Resources › Publications17 August 2022 - This report outlines the delivery and outcomes of the National Indigenous Bowel Screening Pilot that ran from November 2018 to October 2019. We funded the Menzies School of Health Research to develop, carry out and evaluate the results of the pilot.
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Health Ministers Meeting (HMM) Communique – Health Ministers outcome for Newborn Bloodspot Screening Expansion – 19 June 2026
Resources › Publications22 June 2026 - Health Ministers met today to discuss several health system reform priorities.
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A new Aged Care Act: the foundations – Consultation summary report
Resources › Publications11 November 2024 - This report summarises the feedback received from the new Aged Care Act foundations consultation held in August and September 2023.
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PHN mental health care guidance – Psychological Treatment Services for people experiencing mental health challenges in Residential Aged Care Homes
Resources › Publications30 June 2026 - This guidance document provides advice to Primary Health Networks (PHNs) on expectations and strategies for commissioning psychological services targeting the mental health needs of people living in residential aged care homes.
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Healthy Food Partnership Reformulation Program information brochure
Resources › Publications26 November 2024 - This Healthy Food Partnership Reformulation Program information brochure provides a handy summary of the Partnership Reformulation Program.
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Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly’s interview on ABC News Breakfast on 30 April 2024
News and media2 May 2024 - Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly’s interview with Michael Rowland on ABC News Breakfast about getting vaccinated against influenza (flu).