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18 June 2024 - One in ten newborns need help to start breathing at birth. Australian company ResusRight is developing a world-first portable resuscitation monitor. The Nemo monitor shows paramedics and birth attendants how much air to give the baby, helping to avoid injury or death.

3 October 2023 - The National Security Against Pandemic Risk initiative contributed to a global effort to develop vaccines against future pandemic diseases.

4 April 2022 - The Australian Government funds the following studies, surveys, reporting and analysis to inform policy and planning, help people manage their health and prevent chronic disease.

8 January 2024 - A new children’s song has been created to help remind families how to avoid viral infections like COVID-19.

13 April 2026 - Information for residents about COVID-19 vaccination, including how to get the vaccine, eligibility, consent, side effects and the type of vaccine used.

31 August 2025 - It is important to review your patients’ immunisation history and provide catch-up vaccines when needed.

22 October 2025 - Vaccination is the most effective protection against COVID-19. Protecting the people who live in residential aged care is a priority.

18 June 2025 - The Australian Immunisation Handbook provides clinical guidelines for healthcare professionals and others about using vaccines safely and effectively.

28 July 2022 - This video, in English, provides information on available flu vaccinations for the winter period and highlights that a person can receive the flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine safely at the same time

31 March 2022 - A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on winter season preparedness.