Publications

This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the third Roadmap Implementation Governance Group (RIGG) meeting held on 20 March 2023.

Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review – Reference committee meeting agenda – 19 September 2023

This report provides a quarterly account of progress against the targets and indicators in the National strategic approach for responding to rising rates of syphilis in Australia 2021 and National syphilis surveillance and monitoring plan.

We are committed to delivering in-home aged care reforms that will serve the needs of all older people, their families and carers – now and into the future.

Life Saving Drugs Program (LSDP) Expert Panel (the panel) agenda for the 16th meeting on 20 October 2023.

Health Ministers are pleased to announce new appointments and reappointments of Chairs, practitioner members and community members to fill vacancies arising across nine National Boards regulating health professions under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme).

These terms of reference set out the roles and responsibilities of the Distribution Working Group (DWG).

The meeting of the National Aged Care Advisory Council was held on 14 August 2023.

This communique summarises the meeting of LGBTIQA+ Health and Wellbeing 10-year National Action Plan Expert Advisory Group (EAG) on 8 September 2023.

We commissioned an assessment of the privacy impacts of its proposed implementation of new aged care reporting and publication requirements. This document summarises the Privacy Impact Assessment findings and actions taken by the department in response to requests.

This compliance update includes information on the support available, lessons learned from during 2022–23. The focus for compliance in 2023–24 is listed below. Providers should review their processes to ensure they remain compliant.

This report summarises feedback on the key elements of the consultation paper on the draft National Dementia Action Plan.

This infographic shows the number of flu (influenza) vaccinations reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) during the 2020-2023, since 1 March.

The MyMedicare Registration Form is available for general practices to download and provide to their patients.

This report outlines the evaluation of evidence on the clinical effectiveness of naturopathy as part of the Natural Therapies Review 2024.

Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review – Reference committee meeting agenda – 14 September 2023

This fact sheet provides information about how 60-day prescriptions benefit patients and provide cost savings.

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.

The quarterly 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.

Istar and Araf’s story shows why a new National Autism Strategy is needed to help improve coordination and information, especially for multicultural communities.

Amanda’s story shows why a new National Autism Strategy is needed to help improve education outcomes for Autistic people. It also shares the importance of Autistic people helping to shape the Strategy.

This fact sheet provides advance notice of upcoming changes to the Workforce Incentive Program – Doctor Stream incentive amounts for non-vocationally registered doctors.

See the terms of reference that will inform the guiding principles, focus areas, process and timeline for the Scope of Practice Review.

A welcome letter from Professor Mark Cormack, who is leading the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce – Scope of Practice Review.

This infographic shows the number of flu (influenza) vaccinations reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) during the 2020-2023, since 1 March.