Publications

A list of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) projects and the committed funding.

Evaluation of the COAG Section 19(2) Exemptions Initiative – Improving Access to Primary Care in Rural and Remote Areas Final Report

This chart shows the structure of the Department of Health and Aged Care, including our divisions, branches, statutory office holders and high priority taskforces.

The meeting of the National Aged Care Advisory Council was held on 15 December 2022.

An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 8 and 9 December, 2022.

Information and advice for general practitioners and other medical practitioners about the COVID-19 MBS telehealth ‘established relationship’ requirement, including a clarification of exemptions.

This newsletter provides key health updates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households, communities and stakeholders.

Information on the new prescribed pattern of service 30/20 telephone rule, including relevant telephone attendance services. From 1 October 2022, GPs, Other Medical Practitioners and consultant physicians that claim relevant Medicare telephone items will be subject to the new rule.

This document answers some frequently asked questions the department has received from Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) service providers about Missing CHSP Client Migration process.

This document contains the surveillance case definition for Japanese encephalitis virus infection, which is nationally notifiable within Australia. State and territory health departments use this definition to decide whether to notify us of a case.

This guideline can help you to substantiate Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) services that you have claimed or that have been claimed through your provider number. You must also show that consent to dental services and costs has been obtained and recorded.

This Fabry disease review considered the two enzyme replacement therapies (ERTs), agalsidase alfa and agalsidase beta. The Expert Panel considered this review at its October 2020 meeting. These documents provide a summary of the review findings and recommendations.

This MPS I review considered laronidase. The Expert Panel considered this review at its October 2020 meeting. This document provides a summary of the review findings and recommendations in plain English for health consumers.

This MPS I review considered laronidase. The Expert Panel considered this review at its October 2020 meeting. This document provides a summary of the review findings and recommendations.

This Fabry disease review considered the two enzyme replacement therapies (ERTs), agalsidase alfa and agalsidase beta. The Expert Panel considered this review at its October 2020 meeting. This document provides a summary of the review findings and recommendations in plain English for health consumer

This is an exposure draft of the proposed amendments to the Accountability Principles 2014 and Records Principles 2014 and the explanatory statement for these amendments. These amendments will support better provider governance and reporting arrangements.

An update from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services Data Advisory Group (HS DAG) following their meeting in October 2022. It outlines the group's work across the Indigenous health data space.

This chart shows the types of services provided as part of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).

The Minister for Health and Aged Care must declare a facility to be a hospital under section 121–5(6) of the Private Health Insurance Act 2007. View the current list of declared hospitals.

This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally. The report includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, testing and PPE provided to affected services.

This infographic explains when you can get your COVID-19 vaccination.

This data file contains statistical data about Australia's COVID-19 vaccinations.

This presentation, delivered on 20 January 2023, contains an update to Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Following the October Budget, the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) has been extended until 30 June 2024. This fact sheet outlines what providers need to know about the 2023-24 Extension and associated program changes.

This 2022–2023 manual provides an overview of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), including the service types it funds and requirements for delivering those services. It is for CHSP-funded service providers to use, and forms part of their CHSP grant agreement.