Publications

The meeting of the National Aged Care Advisory Council was held on 10 May 2023.

GPs can use this referral form to refer a patient with a chronic medical condition and complex care needs for Medicare rebateable allied health services under the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Medicare items.

This plan supports research investments under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to improve outcomes for people experiencing Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC). PASC is also known as long COVID.

A summary of findings from consultations undertaken from April to June 2023. The report builds on a previous 2021 consultation to inform the Government’s approach to deliver additional alcohol and other drug treatment services across the four longest running former Cashless Debit Card trial sites.

The Department of Health and Aged Care convened a roundtable on 25 July 2023, led by the Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Ged Kearney MP.

This fact sheets tells you about yearly health checks. A health check is when a doctor checks your health. It is to make sure you are healthy. You can download the fact sheet in PDF to read online or print.

The Paediatric Palliative Care National Action Plan is a roadmap for a national approach to prioritise and work towards common goals and objectives for paediatric palliative care.

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

This is the final report of the independent capability review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.

The below fact sheet covers busting myths about careers in mental health.

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.

Health Ministers and Health Chief Executives met in Canberra to discuss priorities for the Australian health system.

The below document contains frequently asked questions (FAQs) about starting a career in mental health.

The below fact sheet covers the required education, training and requirements needed for various mental health professions.

This presentation, delivered on 21 July 2023, contains an update to Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

This data file contains statistical data about Australia's COVID-19 vaccinations.

This data recording template is for government-subsidised residential aged care providers to record QI Program data for a single service. This template calculates and summarises data for each quality indicator for submission through the My Aged Care provider portal.

A fact sheet about COVID-19 vaccine safety in Easy Read format.

A fact sheet about how to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Easy Read format.

A fact sheet about what to expect during COVID-19 vaccination in Easy Read format.

A fact sheet containing extra information about COVID-19 vaccination in Easy Read format.

A fact sheet about the COVID-19 vaccine for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding in Easy Read format.

Promotional poster for the National Women’s Health Advisory Council.

An easy read providing information on COVID-19 and ventilation.

These guidelines are for stoma appliance and product suppliers. They explain how to apply to have a product listed on the Stoma Appliance Scheme Schedule.