Publications

New tobacco control laws came into effect on 1 April 2024 that outline requirements for tobacco and e-cigarette packaging, appearance, content and reporting. From 13 December 2024, cigarettes that contain a filter must include an on-product health message. Find out more about the transition periods.

This report contains findings from round two of stakeholder consultation on the draft National Nursing Workforce Strategy. It offers a comprehensive summary of the consultation process and the feedback received from stakeholders.

The First Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Agreement (1PWA) ensures Australians can continue to rely on the certainty of timely and reliable medicines supply from their local pharmacy. It also ensures the rising costs of distributing medicines across Australia will not be passed on to consumers.

The First Nations Health Governance Group (FNHGG) met in December 2024. This document provides a record of the meeting.

This manual is for aged care service providers who receive funding under the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program. It outlines the requirements of the program including service planning, staffing, health and safety, quality and advocacy.

This report follows the #EndGenderBias survey where Australian women and gender diverse people were asked about their experiences of barriers and bias in the health system.

This fact sheet provides information for residential aged care providers on upcoming changes to a payment system based on services delivered.

This inaugural annual report outlines the activities of the National Women’s Health Advisory Council during the first 18 months of its term.

These guides provide information about the mandatory care minutes and 24/7 registered nurse responsibilities. Learn more about each responsibility, including delivery of care minutes and registered nurse coverage and reporting obligations.

The Public Health Laboratory Network (PHLN) has developed standard case definitions for the diagnosis of key diseases in Australia. This document contains the laboratory case definition for leprosy.

This fact sheet provides an overview on changes to price caps on services under the Support at Home program for older people, families and carers.

This fact sheet provides an overview on changes to price caps on services under the Support at Home program for in-home aged care providers.

The schedule lists the daily rates of subsidies and supplements for government-subsidised aged care. It includes rates for home care, residential aged care, transition care and short-term restorative care (STRC).

This document outlines the products, equipment and home modifications that eligible participants can access through the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme.

Terms of reference for the Health Technology Assessment Review Implementation Advisory Group.

A3 Poster to support quitting smoking.

A4 Poster to support quitting smoking.

The Strengthening Medicare – General Practice Grants Program provided practices and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) access to $220 million in grants from 2023 to 2024 to make improvements that expand patient access and support safe, quality primary care.

An overview of gender data for applicants and grantees of competitive Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities.

The Climate and Health Expert Advisory Group met on 2 December 2024. This document provides a record of the meeting.

This document summarises the meetings of the Health Roadmap Working Group.

This document summarises the meetings of the Health Roadmap Working Group.

This document summarises the meetings of the Health Roadmap Working Group.

A summary of the Aged Care Transition Taskforce meeting held on 11 December 2024.

This declaration from the Minister for Health and Aged Care is a reporting requirement under Section 34a of the Tobacco Advertising Prohibition Act 1992.