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Ensuring appropriate use of neurosurgery and neurology services
Resources › Publications6 October 2021 - This fact sheet outlines recent changes to Medicare-funded neurosurgery and neurology services. These changes support best practice treatment and improve patient safety, and represent the Government’s response to recommendations made by the MBS Review Taskforce.
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Child Dental Benefits Schedule – Bulk Billing and Non-Bulk Billing Patient Consent Forms
Resources › Publications29 July 2025 - Dentists who bulk bill patients under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) must discuss the treatment and costs for basic dental services before providing the service. If the patient, or their parent or guardian, agrees to the services and cost, they must sign this consent form.
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Private Health Insurance clinical category definitions 1 March 2025
Resources › Publications19 February 2025 - Standard clinical category definitions for private health insurance hospital policies, released on 19 February 2025 and effective 1 March 2025.
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Top 3 questions – The National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing with Dr Ruth Vine
News and media5 September 2023 - Recently the National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing was released. Hear from Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine, on the newly released results, what these mean for Australians and what is being done to improve the mental health system.
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24-hour movement guidelines – children and young people (5 to 17 years) – brochure
Resources › Publications3 April 2019 - Being active is important for children and young people to be healthy, and set good habits for life. This brochure outlines how much activity children and young people should do each day, how sitting time and screen time should be limited, and how much sleep they should get.
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Recommendation 6.33 – Develop specialised health and mental health services for people with cognitive disability
Disability Royal Commission Progress Report 2025 › Volume 6 – Enabling autonomy and access27 November 2025 - Read progress on recommendation 6.33 of the Disability Royal Commission.
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Recommendation 6.35 – Legal frameworks for the authorisation, review and oversight of restrictive practices
Disability Royal Commission Progress Report 2025 › Volume 6 – Enabling autonomy and access27 November 2025 - Read progress on recommendation 6.35 of the Disability Royal Commission.
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Private health insurance clinical category definitions 1 August 2022
Resources › Publications23 June 2025 - Standard clinical category definitions for private health insurance hospital policies, effective 1 August 2022.
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Early cancer detection and screening for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
News and media26 April 2024 - It’s easy to forget about cancer screening. But detecting cancer early saves lives. Learn more about cancer screening programs and how to enter the Beautiful Shawl competition.
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Guaranteeing Medicare – Medical Benefits Schedule review – Gynaecology Services
Resources › Publications11 May 2021 - This fact sheet details the changes to Medicare-funded colorectal surgery services, to these changes to support best practice treatment and improve patient safety. These changes represent the Government’s response to recommendations made by the MBS Review Taskforce.