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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 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 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.

12 March 2025 - Some people are at higher risk of getting COVID-19, or of getting severe illness, getting long COVID or dying from COVID-19. If you are at high risk, you should take extra precautions – especially getting vaccinated – and talk to your doctor. You might be eligible for antiviral medicines.

18 December 2024 - Your lungs cannot protect you from the toxic and cancer-causing chemicals in smoke. Learn more about these chemicals and how they can affect you.

30 April 2017 - This report contains final analytical data sets representing food from contaminated areas for use in dietary exposure calculations.

31 October 2023 - This guidance from the Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) highlights the health risks from lead exposure. It gives advice on how to minimise any potential exposures to lead leached out of plumbing fittings.

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

12 September 2025 - An ongoing webinar series for the aged care sector focused on creating a better-connected, sustainable and modern aged care IT network.

4 June 2025 - Star Ratings helps providers to monitor, compare and improve the quality of their care. See resources, practical advice and real stories of providers successfully putting quality improvement logic into practice, showcasing the work aged care homes are doing to inspire others.