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COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert 16 April 2021
This alert contains regular updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
Part of a collection: COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alertsCardiovascular disease risk communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
This toolkit helps health professionals communicate cardiovascular disease risk to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It includes visual guides, resource sheets and materials to guide workshops.
Industry Code for Visiting Residential Aged Care Homes during COVID-19
This Industry Code ensures aged care residents are provided the opportunity to receive visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic, while minimising the risk of its introduction to, or spread within, a residential care home.
Post-market lot-to-lot evaluation of the VivaDiag serological assay for COVID-19
This report contains the results of the post-market lot-to-lot evaluation of the VivaDiag serological assay for the detection of SARS-CoV-2.
Part of a collection: Post-market validation of serological point-of-care tests for COVID-19COVID-19 vaccination – Clinical governance requirements for COVID-19 vaccination in residential aged care
Information about the clinical governance requirements and accountabilities for COVID-19 vaccination clinics at residential aged care facilities.
Part of a collection: COVID-19 vaccination – Resource pack for residential aged careProstheses List Cost Recovery Implementation Statement
This statement describes how the Department of Health recovers the costs of administering the Prostheses List.
Cost Recovery Implementation Statement for the National Joint Replacement Registry
This statement describes how the Department of Health recovers the costs of administering the National Joint Replacement Registry.
COVID-19 vaccination – COVID-19 vaccine overview – Easy Read
A fact sheet about COVID-19 vaccines in Easy Read format.
Part of a collection: COVID-19 vaccination – Easy Read resources2021 National Immunisation Program influenza vaccines – reference guide for vaccination providers
This fact sheet provides information on each influenza vaccine available under the National Immunisation Program for the 2021 influenza season.
Part of a collection: Influenza2021 influenza vaccines – Clinical advice for vaccination providers
This fact sheet provides clinical advice for vaccination providers on administering influenza vaccines in 2021.
Part of a collection: InfluenzaCoronavirus (COVID-19) – Help when you need it – mental health support for frontline health workers
A fact sheet for frontline health workers about mental health support.
Part of a collection: Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for the general publicCOVID-19 vaccination – ATAGI clinical guidance on COVID-19 vaccine in Australia in 2021
Clinical guidance for COVID-19 immunisation providers and program staff.
Part of a collection: COVID-19 vaccination – Advice for COVID-19 vaccine providersCOVID-19 vaccination – COVID-19 vaccination decision guide for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy
This decision aid to COVID-19 vaccination is for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy.
Part of a collection: COVID-19 vaccination – Advice for COVID-19 vaccine providersCOVID-19 vaccination – COVID-19 vaccination decision guide for frail older people, including those in residential aged care facilities
This decision aid is to help a person who is frail or very old make an informed decision about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Part of a collection: COVID-19 vaccination – Advice for COVID-19 vaccine providersATAGI – Provider guide to COVID-19 vaccination of people with immunocompromise
This guide aims to support health professionals who are counselling patients with immunocompromise regarding COVID-19 vaccination.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Promoting bowel screening in general practice
This fact sheet for health professionals provides information and tips on how general practices can encourage their patients to take part in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Part of a collection: National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – Clinical resources2021 seasonal influenza vaccines – eligibility through the National Immunisation Program
To provide information for consumers on people eligible for a free influenza vaccine through the National Immunisation Program in 2021.
Part of a collection: InfluenzaMedicare Benefits Schedule Review Taskforce final report
This final report outlines the taskforce’s approach and its key achievements, with continuous review and reform to improve the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).
Part of a collection: Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review TaskforceCOVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert 9 April 2021
This alert contains regular updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
Base interest rate (BIR) and maximum permissible interest rate (MPIR) for residential aged care
View the current and previous BIR and MPIR for residential aged care. Find out which rate to use to calculate accommodation payments and contributions and interest amounts.
COVID-19 vaccination – ATAGI immunisation provider guide to obtaining informed consent for COVID-19 vaccine
Guidance for immunisation providers for gaining consent to COVID-19 vaccination, and answers to some frequently asked clinical questions.
Part of a collection: COVID-19 vaccination – Advice for COVID-19 vaccine providersBonded Medical Program update – April 2021
This update outlines the issues involved in the delays to the opt in process for the Bonded Medical Program.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) at a glance – 15 January 2021
This infographic provides a quick view of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in Australia on 15 January 2021.
Part of a collection: Coronavirus (COVID-19) at a glance infographic collectionPrescriptions via telehealth – state and territory rules
As part of measures to support telehealth, Australian governments are now allowing prescriptions based on a digital image. This document sets out the arrangements in each state and territory for image-based prescribing, as at 30 September 2021.
Deed for the Provision of Overseas Student Health Cover
This legal document sets out the conditions that registered Australian health funds must comply with to provide Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policies.
Part of a collection: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) resources