Videos

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 video explains how to take your own Cervical Screening Test sample if self-collection is chosen as a screening option for a Cervical Screening Test.

Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, discusses making healthy choices, and the small steps we can take every day to enjoy a healthy life.

Sean Choolburra offers some tips to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities stay healthy, strong and connected during the outbreak of COVID-19.

Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan explains how to wear a mask properly to ensure it is effective.

Dr Lyn-li Lim on returning to work for aged care staff.

Dr Joel Wenitong is a GP and a musician. Listen to his advice to help keep your mob safe from the coronavirus.

Professor Tom Calma AO advises all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to get their free flu shot this year.