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Facilities not registered to handle security sensitive biological agents (SSBAs) should use this form to report specific information about SSBAs.

Use this form to report the temporary handling and disposal of a known SSBA (previously confirmed in another facility). Temporary handlings must be for 7 working days or less.

Use this form if you are already a registered facility and want to register a linked storage unit to store Tier 2 SSBAs under Part 4A.5 of the SSBA Standards. To register a new facility, use the Initial Registration form.

Facilities registered to handle security sensitive biological agents (SSBAs) should use this form to report specific information about SSBAs.

Use this form to report the temporary handling and disposal of a known SSBA (previously confirmed in another facility) that you are not registered for. Temporary handlings must be for 7 working days or less.

Use this form for the removal of Salmonella Typhi and Vibrio cholerae.

Registered facilities must use this form to report when they handle a new security sensitive biological agent (SSBA) that they are not currently registered for.

Registered facilities must use this form when transferring security sensitive biological agents (SSBAs) to another facility within the same entity.

Use this form to report the transfer of security sensitive biological agents (SSBAs) into your facility. You must report as soon as possible and within 2 business days of the transfer occuring.

Use this form to report the transfer of security sensitive biological agents (SSBAs) out of your facility. You can also use this form to apply to de-register.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing 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 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.

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.