Resources

The seventh meeting of the National Nursing Workforce Strategy Advisory Group (SAG) was held on 9 December 2024.

The sixth meeting of the National Nursing Workforce Strategy Steering Committee (SSC) was held on 11 December 2024.

This document provides an update from the Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ANACAD) after their meeting in November 2024.

ANACAD Final Report July 2023 - December 2024

This fact sheet provides an overview on the Higher Everyday Living Fee that will be introduced on 1 July 2025. It includes useful information on the new fee and the transition from previous arrangements for both providers and consumers.

This fortnightly Australian Respiratory Surveillance Report (ARSR) includes information about acute respiratory illnesses including COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.

This communique summarises the discussions and decisions by the First Nations General Practice Training Committee (FNGPTC) at its 11 November 2024 meeting.

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.

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 alphavirus.

This guide will help you understand the requirements for tobacco products under the new legislation. This includes the requirement for on-product health messages on cigarettes that contain a filter.

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 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.

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

A3 Poster to support quitting smoking.

A4 Poster to support quitting smoking.

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.