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Market research reports on tobacco plain packaging and graphic health warnings
These research reports were used to help develop the graphic health warnings used on cigarette packaging and evaluate the effectiveness of the plain packaging design.
Review of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (Phase 2)
This report presents the main findings of market research carried out in 2011–2012 to evaluate the success of phase 2 of the bowel cancer screening campaign.
Part of a collection: National Bowel Cancer Screening Program – research and evaluationMental health statement of rights and responsibilities 2012
This statement outlines the mental health rights and responsibilities of consumers, carers, support persons, service providers and the community.
Commonwealth funding and administration of mental health services
Australian Government response to recommendations from the Inquiry into Commonwealth Funding and Administration of Mental Health Services report: Letter to Senator Rachel Siewert, Committee Chair
Development of evidence-based physical activity for adults (18 to 64 years)
This report provides a summary of the scientific evidence on the relationships between physical activity and various health outcomes. It describes the process used to develop the Australian guidelines for physical activity for adults aged 18 to 64 years.
The regulatory standards for the approval of medical devices in Australia
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report: The regulatory standards for the approval of medical devices in Australia
The government’s administration of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
Australian Government response to the recommendations of the Finance and Public Administration References Committee report on the government’s administration of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
The social and economic impact of rural wind farms
Australian Government response to the recommendations of the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report: The social and economic impact of rural wind farms
Smoking and mental illness – a guide for health professionals
There are extra physical, psychological and social risks involved for those with a mental illness who want to quit smoking. Find out how you, as a health professional, can help them succeed.
Part of a collection: Mental illness and quitting smokingSupporting someone with a mental illness to quit smoking
This fact sheet lists ways that you can support someone with a mental illness to quit smoking.
Part of a collection: Mental illness and quitting smokingCaring for Older Australians
Australian Government response to the Productivity Commission's Caring for Older Australians report
Medicines to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people stop smoking – health workers guide
This guide is for health professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to quit smoking. It has information on medicines that can help quit smoking, including nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).
Consumer access to pharmaceutical benefits
Australian Government response to the recommendations of the Community Affairs References Committee report on consumer access to pharmaceutical benefits
Burns prevention
Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing roundtable forum on burns prevention – July 2010