Publications

This is the sixth annual report on funding and financing by the Aged Care Financing Authority (ACFA). It looks at the challenges facing the aged care sector in Australia and includes analysis of the data supplied by service providers in their 2016–17 financial reports.

This is the seventh annual report on funding and financing by the Aged Care Financing Authority (ACFA). It looks at the challenges facing the aged care sector in Australia and includes analysis of the data supplied by service providers in their 2017–18 financial reports.

This document outlines the structure, function, roles and responsibilities of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). The intended audience is ATAGI members and interested members of the general public.

This version of the manual was in effect from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2021.

This document shows how we explain the different parts of the pricing schedule to older Australians and their families. As a home care provider, you will see these definitions when you enter your prices in the My Aged Care provider portal.

These guidelines provide the background, principles, eligibility criteria and operational procedures of the program for participating hospitals.

National Vaccine Storage Guidelines ‘Strive for 5’, Appendix 9 - checklist for emergency storage including power or refrigerator failure.

Information about the Modified Monash Model geographical classification.

These bulletins report on current National Quality Management Committee (NQMC) news, events and opportunities for BreastScreen Australia Services.

This document sets out the roles, function, membership and operating guidelines of the Quality of Information and Guidance Industry Working Group.

National Vaccine Storage Guidelines ‘Strive for 5’, Appendix 8 includes a checklist and temperature chart for mobile or outreach immunisation clinics, or emergency storage of vaccines.

‘Strive for 5’ National Vaccine Storage Guidelines vaccine storage self-audit checklist.

This version of the manual was in effect from 1 July 2021 to 31 March 2023.

This Budget fact sheet outlines how the Government will increase the supplement paid to veterans with a mental health condition related to their service, who are receiving a home care package.

This report provides a summary of the key issues and feedback from the Streamlined Consumer Assessment for Aged Care Consultation.

The Department of Health and Aged Care can provide a speaker to discuss the aged care system for a range of audiences, including the aged care health sector and aged care recipients. Use this form if you would like to request a departmental speaker for your event.

This emergency management plan outlines how we will coordinate a national health response to a deliberate release of either abrin or ricin in Australia.

This infographic outlines the government’s reforms to private health insurance.

This brochure explains how the free annual health check for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander works, and how services can support patients to get their health check.

This brochure outlines the free annual health check available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, how it works, and why it's important.

This poster encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to book their free annual health check.

The fortnightly Australian Influenza Surveillance Report (AISR) includes information about influenza activity, severity, impact, at-risk populations, virology, and vaccine match and effectiveness. It also gives year-to-date data and comparisons.

The fortnightly Australian Influenza Surveillance Report (AISR) includes information about influenza activity, severity, impact, at-risk populations, virology, and vaccine match and effectiveness. It also gives year-to-date data and comparisons.

This 2018–19 annual report of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas (MAIF) Agreement Complaints Committee contains information about complaints the committee received in relation to the MAIF Agreement.

Communiques for the 2019 meetings of the Aged Care Sector Committee.