Resources

This fact sheet provides information about how 60-day prescriptions benefit patients and provide cost savings.

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.

This data file contains statistical data about Australia's COVID-19 vaccinations.

This presentation, delivered on 15 September 2023, contains an update to Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

The quarterly 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 fact sheet provides advance notice of upcoming changes to the workforce incentive program – doctor stream incentive amounts for non-vocationally registered doctors.

See the terms of reference that will inform the guiding principles, focus areas, process and timeline for the Scope of Practice Review.

A welcome letter from Professor Mark Cormack, who is leading the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce – Scope of Practice Review.

This infographic shows the number of flu (influenza) vaccinations reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) during the 2020-2023, since 1 March.

An update from the Council of Elders after their meeting on 22 August 2023.

This document details frequently asked questions from Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme Webinar (ACVVS).

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.

Health Technology Assessment Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee agenda for the 20th meeting on 7 September 2023.

his document provides monthly Hearing Services Program statistics for August 2023, on clients, vouchers, devices and service providers.

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.

What you need to know before deciding on cosmetic surgery

This publication provides key information from the seventh meeting of the Allied Health Industry Reference Group. This includes major topics that were covered, points of discussion, and actions that we have agreed to.

The department has been working with older people, aged care providers and industry to help improve the quality and design of aged care accommodation. Draft design principles and guidelines have been developed to help guide providers/architects when building or renovating facilities.