Videos

Samantha survived a rare but aggressive form of cervical cancer that her doctor said was highly likely caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). She urges all parents to sign the consent form so their child can be protected against HPV related disease as part of the school based immunisation program.

Professor Helen Christensen AO (Director and Chief Scientist, Black Dog Institute) explains how the Medical Research Future Fund enables a national response to mental health issues.

This 30 second video outlines the inclusions for each of the Gold/Silver/Bronze/Basic product tiers as part of the government’s reform to private health insurance.

Meningococcal disease is rare, but very serious, and you can protect yourself from it. The Meningococcal ACWY vaccine is provided free in schools for young people in year 10.

Professor Ian Frazer AC (Chair of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board) talks about the Medical Research Future Fund and how it is contributing to Australia's health.

Professor Michelle Haber AM (Executive Director, Children’s Cancer Institute) outlines how the Medical Research Future Fund helps push toward the goal of zero childhood cancer.

Meningococcal disease changed Seb’s life forever – but it doesn’t have to change yours.

Dr Steve Hambleton, a former Australian Medical Association president, talks about and supports the Women Want to Know initiative. He encourages all health professionals to discuss the risks of alcohol with pregnant women.

Alex, a new mother, shares her views about health professionals speaking to women about alcohol and pregnancy. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.

Olivia, who is expecting her second child, shares her views about health professionals speaking to women about alcohol and pregnancy. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.

Verity, who is expecting her first child, shares her views about health professionals speaking to women about alcohol and pregnancy. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.

This best practice example shows a midwife using the 5As approach (ask, assess, advise, assist and arrange) to talk about pregnancy and alcohol with a pregnant woman. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.

General practitioner (GP) Barri Phatarfod shares her views about health professionals speaking to women about alcohol and pregnancy. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.

Midwife Kelly Langford shares her views about health professionals speaking to women about alcohol and pregnancy. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.

This 30 second video outlines the Government’s reform to private health insurance.

Aunty Margaret Lawton speaks about her experiences with breast cancer and the BreastScreen Australia program.

Trish Springsteen speaks about her experiences with breast cancer and the BreastScreen Australia program.

Dawn Ross, an Arrernte woman from Alice Springs, shares her story of participating in the BreastScreen Australia Program.

From 1 July 2021, the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program) requires approved providers of residential aged care to report on new quality indicators across 5 crucial clinical areas.

This webinar was the first in a series that relates specifically to funding changes associated with the Australian Government’s aged care reform.

An update from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern.

An update from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern.

Professor Alison McMillan, Commonwealth Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, thanks nurses and midwives for their hard work and commitment to providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

An update from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern.

In this video, Dr Mark Wenitong, Aboriginal GP and Public Health Medical Officer explains the importance of receiving two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. ‘You’re not properly protected from the COVID-19 virus until you get two jabs.' Dr Mark