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8 March 2024 - This document provides an update from the Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ANACAD) after their meeting on 6 and 7 June 2023.

15 February 2026 - The draft department report is to summarise the review process to date and outline the proposed recommendations. The report is provided as a draft for stakeholder feedback on the proposed recommendations.

6 January 2025 - This checklist is for residential aged care providers and their staff, and provides reminders on how to prepare and respond to a COVID-19 positive case or outbreak.

29 July 2025 - Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest clinical and program guidance on the NIP to help you deliver immunisation services to your patients.

10 December 2025 - This framework outlines Australia's national approach to screening all babies for hearing impairment, to ensure they can access early intervention and minimise the impact of hearing impairment.

22 January 2025 - Welcome to the Department of Health and Aged Care’s Yaradhang building which was named following staff consultation. Yaradhang means eucalyptus in Ngunawal language. As eucalyptus is a plant known for health purposes, the building name has a strong connection to the purpose of the department.

10 November 2020 - This framework sets out the principles of screening programs for cancer and chronic diseases. It informs decision makers about the key issues to consider when deciding whether to introduce a screening program.

19 June 2025 - Communicable Diseases Intelligence (CDI) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal with leading academic content focused on public health. It provides open access information on the epidemiology, surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases in Australia.

9 March 2026 - This stakeholder kit introduces the National Carer Strategy communication toolkit. It covers the toolkit contents and how you can use them to understand the National Carer Strategy.

18 June 2025 - Health professionals can subscribe to receive notifications about updates to the Australian Immunisation Handbook (AIH).