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13 July 2021 - A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in an outbreak setting.

11 November 2024 - This statement sets out the main changes to the Bill for the new Aged Care Act since the exposure draft and foundations consultations.

20 February 2025 - Taking part in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program is free and easy. If found early, bowel cancer can be successfully treated in more than 90% of cases. Do the free home test. It could save your life.

20 November 2024 - The 2024 Annual Report gives an overview of the National Registry and summarises information notified to the National Registry in the first three months of operation and general observations. This Annual Report includes data on mandatory and voluntary notifications, exposure, occupation.

20 September 2024 - Everyone with an interest in aged care was invited to join this webinar to learn more about the Aged Care Bill 2024, the Government’s response to the Aged Care Taskforce final report, and the Support at Home program.

21 December 2023 - If you’re pregnant, the safest option is to not smoke or vape at all. The chemicals in tobacco smoke and e-cigarette vapour affect an unborn baby's development and may have lifelong effects. Find out what the risks are and who you can contact for help and support to quit.

5 December 2024 - The fourth webinar in the series provides updates on the Assessment Experience project, eligibility and assessment arrangements under the New Aged Care Act, transitional arrangements for people accessing the Multi-Purpose Services Program (MPS) program and preparing for transition.

11 September 2024 - This webinar gave providers and workers information about how to provide Monthly Care Statements. This included how to register for the voluntary start and how they can count towards care minutes. It also covered the benefits for older people, their representatives and providers.

15 July 2022 - Hear from Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan. In this video she discusses if you can avoid getting COVID-19, how to prepare for it if you’re immunocompromised, and caring for someone with a disability or dementia.

3 May 2022 - The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has made recommendations on a winter booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine