Resources

This communique is published following each meeting of the MBS Review Advisory Committee (MRAC). It summarises the meeting outcomes, progress on current reviews and advice about upcoming reviews.

This guidance from the Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) provides nationally consistent approaches to health protection measures when smoke impacts from landscape fires last for a prolonged period (more than 2 to 3 days).

This fact sheet is for current and future patients with Fabry disease explaining how a treatment for this condition, migalastat (Galafold®), will be transitioning from the Life Saving Drugs Program to the PBS. It provides further clarity on future access arrangements via the PBS.

This fact sheet is for current prescribers (treating physicians) with patients requiring treatment for Fabry disease. It explains how a treatment for this condition, migalastat (Galafold®), will be transitioning from the Life Saving Drugs Program to the PBS.

This document provides guidance to public agencies for health advice during fluctuations in air pollution from fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and for forecast 24-hour PM2.5 concentrations.

An update from the Better Renal Services Steering Committee after their meeting on 15 July 2024.

This infographic shows the number of flu (influenza) vaccinations reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) during 2021–2024, since 1 March.

This report presents several methods currently used in Australia to detect and reduce nitrous oxide leaks in healthcare facilities. It is intended for use by clinicians and healthcare facility managers to assist leak detection and inform choices about the methodology best suited for their context.

This fact sheet provides a table of frequently claimed items based on 1 July 2024 Medical Benefit Schedule (MBS).

This report presents 2022-23 estimates of unmet need for psychosocial supports in Australia.

Health Ministers met today in Sydney and discussed ongoing management of shortages of IV fluids.

This statement from Australian Health Ministers provides key context for the analysis of unmet need for psychosocial supports outside of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, key findings and limitations and next steps for governments’ considerations.

Use this form to sign up to the Healthy Food Partnership and commit to the recommendations in the Healthy Food Partnership guide to voluntary serving size reduction.

This guide informs and support food companies to determine appropriate serving sizes for food and drinks to support consumers to manage their energy intakes. It provides serving size recommendations for 9 priority food categories.

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.

Document targeted at primary care providers and practices wanting to learn more about delivering the incentive, including the requirements and information on primary care in residential aged care homes.

Health and Mental Health Ministers met on 16 August 2024 to discuss the key issues affecting Australia’s mental health system and explored options for reform.

Health Ministers met in Sydney on 16 August 2024 to discuss a range of important issues. This includes topics such as health reform, the national COVID inquiry, mental health and suicide prevention, and family, domestic and sexual violence.

This is the government response to the final report of an independent evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule initiative (Better Access).

PowerPoint presentation for primary care peak bodies to understand the incentive.

PowerPoint presentation for aged care experts and peak bodies to understand the incentive.

PowerPoint presentation for residential aged care home staff.

PowerPoint presentation for residential aged care home staff to show to their residents interested in the incentive.

This information kit targets the relevant aged care peak bodies to assist in understanding, communicating, and supporting the incentive.