Publications

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.

Standard clinical category definitions for private health insurance hospital policies, released on 9 February 2024 and effective at 1 March 2024.

This spreadsheet classifies MBS items by private health insurance clinical category or procedure type and includes MBS items effective 1 March 2024.

These reports list the percentage of people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by local government area (LGA).

This Government Provider Management System (GPMS) troubleshooting guide aims to assist providers in resolving basic issues that may be encountered while submitting a Quarterly Financial Report (QFR) within the QFR application.

This document comes from the online information session for organisations interested in submitting a Request for Tender for the Single Assessment System for aged care.

This program manual is a guide for Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) service coordinators and clients.

This fact sheet provides information to assist Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) service coordinators with completing a change of needs application for DSOA clients.

Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) service coordinators must use this form when applying for NDIS registration exemption under the DSOA Program.

A list of useful resources and contacts for DSOA Program carers and service providers.

Disability Support for Older Australians service providers must use this template to create an Individual Support Package for their clients.

Form for submitting a Change of Need Application to the Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) Program.

Disability Support for Older Australians service providers must use this form to apply to change a coordinator.

Disability Support for Older Australians service providers must use this form when transferring a client to another provider.

Further information to help Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) service coordinators fill out the Individual Support Package (ISP) template for their clients.

This fact sheet addresses frequently asked questions from the Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) provider forums we held in November 2023.

Frequently asked questions about Star Ratings for residential aged care providers.

This document provides updated PFAS health guidance in light of recently completed research into the human health effects of PFAS and exposure in Australia.

This document is a statement to clarify the roles and responsibilities to deliver health care for older people receiving aged care and to provide policy guidance for aged care and health providers.

This article explains why your mates won’t actually care if you say no when they offer you a vape.

Hearing devices have specific capabilities and features. Learn about these features and how you can find a device that best meets your needs. Understand common words and phrases manufacturers use for these features.

The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee met by video conference on 2 February 2024.

This certification statement, signed by Secretary Blair Comley on 31 January 2024, certifies that the Youth Vaping campaign complies with relevant guidelines and policies.

This stakeholder kit is designed to promote the Medical Costs Finder website.

Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee agenda for the 35th meeting on 2 February 2024.