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20 January 2022 - A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on rapid antigen testing for current high community prevalence environment.

27 September 2024 - These guidelines contain the general, initial and ongoing eligibility requirements to access asfotase alfa (Strensiq®) for perinatal- and infantile-onset hypophosphatasia under the Life Saving Drugs Program.

17 February 2019 - This fact sheet is for the general public. It explains private health insurance improvements to benefits for travel and accommodation for people who have to travel long distances for hospital treatment.

18 March 2024 - Standard clinical category definitions for private health insurance hospital policies, effective 11 April 2022.

23 April 2020 - A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the restoration of elective surgery.

16 January 2024 - Beforeplay fact sheet on how to look after your sexual health. Learn about STIs, who should have a check-up, how to book a check-up, where you can have a check-up, treatment options, the importance of using protection and talking with sexual partners.

2 February 2021 - This document states the outcome of BioMarin's application to include cerliponase alfa on the Life Saving Drugs Program.

31 March 2019 - This Budget fact sheet outlines how the Government will support lifesaving research into new treatments and cures for childhood life threatening diseases with a $2 million contribution to the annual Channel Nine Queensland telethon, which raises money for the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

2 June 2023 - The expanded eligibility for aged care residents under the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) initiative, through GP referral, ceases on 31 December 2022.

7 April 2025 - A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on managed quarantine arrangements for international travellers.