Resources

This document explains why we consider the strategic areas for action identified in the National Health Genomics Policy Framework to be a priority. It also provides background for readers who are less familiar with genomics.

This implementation plan describes actions that will support Australia achieving the goals of the National Health Genomics Policy Framework. It includes 28 actions that will allow governments to prioritise activities and address current and emerging issues.

A message from the Prime Minister's National Suicide Prevention Adviser, Ms Christine Morgan, for World Suicide Prevention Day 2019.

This newsletter outlines recent changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) as a result of the MBS Review.

The Terms of Reference for the RAC Funding Reform Working Group.

The Terms of Reference for the Natural Therapies Review Expert Advisory Panel (NTREAP).

Trachoma is the world’s leading infectious cause of preventable blindness. In Australia, it affects mostly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This document reports on the prevalence of trachoma in Australia in 2018.

The fortnightly Australian Influenza Surveillance Report (AISR) includes information about influenza activity, severity, impact, at-risk populations, virology, and vaccine match and effectiveness. It also gives year-to-date data and comparisons.

Communiques for the Prostheses List Reform Governance Group meetings.

The National Strategic Action Plan for Macular Disease proposes a national response to macular disease across all levels of government in Australia. It recommends action in 4 major areas.

The Department of Health engaged RM Consulting Group to undertake an impact assessment of recreational hunting and shooting in Australia during 2018–19.

This report shows the monthly growth in ACFI subsidies compared to estimates for September 2019.

The operational framework outlines the aims, objectives, outcome parameters and governance of the Specialist Training Program, as well as updated information on funding activities and earlier application rounds.

The Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) provides an evidence based tool for conducting initial assessment and referral of individuals presenting with mental health conditions in primary health care settings within Australia.

This communiqué summarises the meeting of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) held on 26 July 2019.

Our Corporate Plan outlines who we are, what we are here to do, where we are heading and how we will get there.

This document describes the amount of food and beverages that Australians consume.

The National Strategic Framework for Chronic Conditions is the overarching policy document for chronic conditions. It sets the directions and outcomes to help Australians live healthier lives through effective prevention and management of chronic conditions.

Private health insurers can use this form to apply for premium changes in 2020. It includes a guide to completing an application and 3 templates.

The Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza (AHMPPI) outlines Australia’s strategy to manage an influenza pandemic and minimise its impact on the health of Australians and our health system.

The fortnightly Australian Influenza Surveillance Report (AISR) includes information about influenza activity, severity, impact, at-risk populations, virology, and vaccine match and effectiveness. It also gives year-to-date data and comparisons.

Use this form if you wish to handle SSBAs. You must register within 2 business days of starting to handle any SSBA.

This document contains the terms of reference for the Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmissible Infections Standing Committee (BBVSS).

Australia's Long Term National Health Plan charts the way forward over the next 3 and 10 years in the key areas of mental health, primary care, hospitals, preventive health and medical research.