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2021 National NAIDOC Awards
The National NAIDOC Awards are an opportunity to recognise outstanding achievements by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the community, national and international level.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HIV Awareness Week
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HIV Awareness Week (ATSIHAW) is held each year in the first week of December. Now in its 8th year, ATSIHAW has been making sure that all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people know about the risks of HIV.
What we know about the COVID-19 Omicron variant
Find out what we know about Omicron, its severity and transmissibility, and how we are working to protect Australians.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in QLD
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in QLD to help you book a vaccination appointment.
Additional border security measures to protect Australians from the new ‘Omicron’ COVID-19 variant
On the basis of medical advice provided by the Chief Medical Officer of Australia, Professor Paul Kelly, the Australian Government will implement additional border security measures as a precaution to protect Australians from the new Omicron variant of concern.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 24 November 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 24 November 2021.
COVID-19 vaccination benefit scam
We have been notified about a COVID-19 text message scam. If you get a text message from us offering a COVID-19 vaccination benefit payment, do not open the link.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 22 November 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support extended for the Municipality of Katherine
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for the Municipality of Katherine
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in QLD
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in QLD to help you book a vaccination appointment.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 17 November 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 17 November 2021.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 15 November 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in Qld, SA and WA
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and at festivals in Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 10 November 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 10 November 2021.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 8 November 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on mandating vaccination for disability support workers
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on mandating vaccination for disability support workers.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on mandatory vaccination of aged care in-home and community aged care workers
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on mandatory vaccination of Aged Care In-home and Community Aged Care workers.
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in WA and QLD
COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in WA and QLD to help you book a vaccination appointment.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 3 November 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 3 November 2021.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 1 November 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 25 October 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
We’re opening our borders to the world
From 1 November, fully vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents can travel overseas without an exemption.
Commonwealth COVID-19 hotspot to end in Greater Melbourne on 31 October 2021
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has confirmed the Commonwealth hotspot declaration for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne will cease at 11.59pm on 31 October 2021.
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) weekly COVID-19 meeting on 27 October 2021 update
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 27 October 2021.
Hotspot extended for Greater Melbourne, Victoria for the purposes of Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
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