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19 September 2023 - The Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) consists of government representatives (state, territory, federal and New Zealand) and representatives from relevant organisations. See the list of current members.

7 April 2025 - The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS) assists entry-level First Nations students to complete their studies and join the health workforce. The Scheme is managed by Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA).

19 July 2023 - Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) aims to improve health outcomes for Australians through the delivery of national digital health services and systems. They focus on putting data and technology safely to work for patients, consumers and the healthcare professionals who look after them.

6 April 2025 - The List of Excluded Medicinal Items (LEMI) and the List of Medicines for Brand Consideration (LMBC) support prescribers' decision making when prescribing medicines by the active ingredient name.

18 December 2023 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to nurses and midwives.

8 July 2024 - There are many opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to work in the health sector. The Australian Government helps First Nations students complete their studies and join the health workforce. It also provides financial support for further studies to those already working.

12 July 2022 - Discover our role in preventing, monitoring and managing communicable diseases.

4 October 2024 - This document presents the Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report: The factors affecting the supply of health services and medical professionals in rural areas.

15 April 2025 - Getting your flu vaccine reduces the risk of serious illness and complications caused by influenza.

25 November 2024 - Health authorities report some communicable diseases to us or other entities so they can be monitored nationally. Discover how we determine which diseases to monitor and how we identify and track cases.