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Everyone experiences perimenopause and menopause differently
22 May 2026 - Learning more about perimenopause and menopause, including symptoms, management and treatment options, can help you feel prepared.
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The Australian health system
Topics › About the department27 May 2026 - Learn how Australia’s health system works, who pays for it and how people get health care at low or no cost.
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Public Health and Chronic Disease Grant Program guidelines
Resources › Publications11 June 2025 - The Public Health and Chronic Disease Grant program started on 1 July 2016. These guidelines outline the types of activities that this program funds, and how they are administered.
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Updates to the clinical testing requirements for Pompe disease, Gaucher disease (type 1) and MPS types I, II and VI
Resources › Publications27 September 2024 - This document outlines the updates to the LSDP’s testing requirements for Pompe disease, Gaucher disease (type 1), and mucopolysaccharidosis types I, II, and VI arising from the LSDP Expert Panel’s Medicines Reviews Recommendations.
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Smoking and heart attacks
Our work › Tobaccofacts18 December 2024 - Smoking causes heart disease and heart attacks. Learn more about smoking and the impact on your heart.
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Life Saving Drugs Program – Fabry disease – Initial application
Resources › Publications11 June 2025 - Treating physicians use this application form to apply for a patient to access LSDP medication for Fabry disease for the first time, or after a break.
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Life Saving Drugs Program – Fabry disease – Patient pain diary
Resources › Publications17 June 2025 - Patients use this diary to keep a daily record of average pain levels, painkillers taken, and any other illnesses they are experiencing.
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Chief Medical Officer’s statement declaring diphtheria a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance
Resources › Publications22 May 2026 - A statement from Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO, on declaring diphtheria a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance.
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Ear health and hearing
25 August 2025 - Ear and hearing health is important to health and wellbeing. Untreated hearing loss and ear disease can have a big impact on the lives of children and adults alike. Find out what we’re doing to raise awareness of ear health and help prevent hearing loss in Australia.
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$12 million for research to improve treatment of cardiovascular disease and stroke patients
News and media18 June 2020 - The Australian Government, together with the National Heart Foundation, has announced a further $12 million for research to improve treatment of people, including children, suffering cardiovascular disease and stroke.