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29 September 2022 - This collection contains the updated 7th edition of the National COVID-19 Aged Care Plan, as well as several publications designed to be read in conjunction with the plan.

12 March 2025 - Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself against COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are free for everyone in Australia who is recommended for a vaccine.

19 June 2025 - The National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry stores data on occupational respiratory diseases in Australia. It will help to reduce, eliminate, and improve our understanding of preventable occupational respiratory diseases.

30 May 2025 - Medicines help to prevent, treat or cure disease. Some are available over the counter, others need a prescription from a health practitioner. Find out what we’re doing to help make sure medicines in Australia are safe, good quality and accessible, and do what they say they will do.

6 June 2025 - Australia’s 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) are independent organisations working to streamline health services – particularly for those at risk of poor health outcomes – and to better coordinate care so people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

26 March 2025 - A list of recent statements on immunisation from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).

6 June 2025 - PHNs manage their region in line with the needs of their community, based on consultation and guidance from community advisory committees and clinical councils, as well as Australian Government health priorities. The program guidelines and performance framework provide structure for the program.

30 May 2025 - Almost half of all Australians have health conditions that could be prevented. Find out what we’re doing to provide supportive and healthier environments that protect Australians from disease and injury.

10 June 2025 - We engaged Deloitte Access Economics to conduct a data study of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) to better understand variations across the states, territories, markets and consumer groups. This report presents the highlights and main patterns from the data analysis.

16 September 2022 - Access to medicines depends on the type of medicine. Some medicines are only available through pharmacies and hospitals, while others are available off the shelf in shops. We have measures in place to help ensure Australians can access the medicines they need, and manage shortages.