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Transition periods for manufacturers, importers, and retailers of tobacco productsNew tobacco control laws came into effect on 1 April 2024 that outline requirements for tobacco and e-cigarette packaging, appearance, content and reporting. From 13 December 2024, cigarettes that contain a filter must include an on-product health message. Find out more about the transition periods.
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National Nursing Workforce Strategy – Round two consultation summary reportThis 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.
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First Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Agreement (1PWA)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.
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First Nations Health Governance Group (FNHGG) communique – December 2024The First Nations Health Governance Group (FNHGG) met in December 2024. This document provides a record of the meeting.
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Guide to tobacco product requirementsThis 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.
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National Interim Update 2024On 29 September 2023 the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Royal Commission) delivered its Final Report. It included 222 recommendations and set out a vision for an inclusive Australia where people with disability can fulfil their potential.
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Payment to providers on services deliveredThis fact sheet provides information for residential aged care providers on upcoming changes to a payment system based on services delivered.
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National Women’s Health Advisory Council Annual Report 2023–24This inaugural annual report outlines the activities of the National Women’s Health Advisory Council during the first 18 months of its term.
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#EndGenderBias survey results – Detailed reportThis report follows the #EndGenderBias survey where Australian women and gender diverse people were asked about their experiences of barriers and bias in the health system.
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Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Andrea Kelly’s 2024 Wrap UpThe Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Andrea Kelly reflects on her experiences travelling around the country, listening to older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, in 2024.
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Leprosy – Laboratory case definitionThe 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.
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Support at Home program – Fact sheet – Changes to Support at Home pricing arrangements for older people, families and carersThis fact sheet provides an overview on changes to price caps on services under the Support at Home program for older people, families and carers.
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Health Technology Assessment Review Implementation Advisory Group – Terms of referenceTerms of reference for the Health Technology Assessment Review Implementation Advisory Group.
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What is influenza? Why childhood immunisation are importantInfluenza is a common and contagious viral infection and can be serious in children.
 
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What is mumps? Why childhood immunisation are importantMumps is a contagious viral infection that can have serious complications in children.
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What is rubella? Why childhood immunisation are importantRubella is a viral illness that can have serious complications in babies and pregnant people.
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What is hepatitis B? Why childhood immunisation are importantHepatitis B is a virus that can have serious complications in children that can be chronic and lifelong.
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What is pertussis (whooping cough)? Why childhood immunisation are importantPertussis, also called whooping cough, is a bacterial infection that can have serious complications in children.
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My QuitBuddy – First Nations A3 posterA3 Poster to support quitting smoking.
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My QuitBuddy – First Nations A4 posterA4 Poster to support quitting smoking.
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Childhood immunisation – what to expect in your child’s first 4 yearsVaccines under the National Immunisation Program give children the best protection from serious disease as soon as possible.
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Tips for your child’s vaccination appointmentLearn about what you can expect before, during and after your child’s vaccination appointment with immunisation nurse, Deidre Brogan.
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What is the childhood immunisation schedule?Hear about when and why children are recommended to receive the vaccines listed on the immunisation schedule with immunisation nurse, Deidre Brogan.
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What is rotavirus? Why childhood immunisation are importantRotavirus is a viral infection that can be dangerous in babies and children as it can cause serious gastro symptoms.
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What is meningococcal? Why childhood immunisation are importantMeningococcal is a contagious bacterial infection that can be fatal in children and requires emergency medical attention.