Publications

This fortnightly Australian Respiratory Surveillance Report (ARSR) includes information about acute respiratory illnesses including COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.

The First Nations Health Governance Group (FNHGG) met in March 2025. This document provides a record of the meeting.

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This infographic shows the number of flu (influenza) vaccinations reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) during 2021–2025, since 1 March.

This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally in 2025. It includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, vaccine rollout, testing and PPE provided to services.

In primary health care, optometrist Mohammed Alebrahimi knows he can make a lasting 
impact on local health.

This report is of gifts given to officers of the Department of Health and Aged Care that are valued at or above the $100 threshold, as at 31 March 2024.

In primary health care, Dr Dong Hua gets to expand his knowledge across multiple interest areas and find new ways to help people.

Primary health care gave Shrijana Gautam the opportunity to advance her career while making a difference in the community.

This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally in 2025. It includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, vaccine rollout, testing and PPE provided to services.

This report contains monthly statistics for the Voucher Scheme component of the Hearing Services Program for the 2024–25 financial year through to 31 March 2025.

This strategy outlines the required capabilities and minimum training requirements for the My Aged Care workforce.

This document contains the terms of reference for the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Advisory Committee (MRAC).

This brochure provides information about free vaccines for adults that are available under the National Immunisation Program.

This communique is published following each meeting of the MBS Review Advisory Committee (MRAC). It summarises the meeting outcomes, progress on current reviews and advice about upcoming reviews.

This guide aims to support aged care providers by answering frequently asked questions about B2G.

This fact sheet provides information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about getting vaccinated against the flu.

This poster provides information about maternal vaccinations under the National Immunisation Program.

This webinar was held on 28 February 2025 and provides instructions on MPSP reforms and updates, MPSP subsidies and client fees, transitional arrangements (preparing for client data collection) and questions and answers.

Scyne Advisory modelled and assessed potential impacts of reducing the number of service items in the Hearing Services Program. Scyne consulted with stakeholders to inform recommendations on the service items.

This document outlines what changes we made to the AMDS guidelines in April 2025, as well as the reasons for those changes.

This infographic shows the number of flu (influenza) vaccinations reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) during 2021–2025, since 1 March.

Doctors should use this form when applying for an initial or subsequent to Approved Medical Deputising Services (AMDS) program placement with their chosen Service Provider.

The Distribution Working Group (DWG) reviews requests to change an area’s classification. The status recommendation and final decisions are provided to the Minister. All previous outcomes and reviews are published in this document.

Medical deputising services should use this form when applying for an initial or subsequent Deed of Agreement.