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02:53Safe handling of chemicals – Introduction to aged care video
In this video, Samuel learns the correct way of handling and storing chemicals used in his workplace. -
05:00Scope of practice – Introduction to aged care video
This video explores some common areas where care staff might be inadvertently working outside their scope of practice simply because they want to help a client. -
03:14The interview – Introduction to aged care video
This video shows Tamika visiting the aged care centre and having an interview with Enid, the Manager. The video explains what might happen during an interview and the questions they may ask. It also expands on why aged care is important for older people. -
03:45Vaccination and infection control – Introduction to aged care video
This video also explains toolbox talks and short education sessions that are used to inform and educate staff on a safety topic. The topic that the coordinator is covering is about controlling infection through vaccination. -
04:12Wellness and reablement – Introduction to aged care video
In this video, Samuel learns that by making Charlie do things his way, 'just get the job done that day’, he might make things worse for Charlie in the long term. -
Additional Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services funding – Consultation Outcomes
A summary of findings from consultations undertaken from April to June 2023. The report builds on a previous 2021 consultation to inform the Government’s approach to deliver additional alcohol and other drug treatment services across the four longest running former Cashless Debit Card trial sites. -
Roundtable on procedural support and sedation for people with disability
The Department of Health and Aged Care convened a roundtable on 25 July 2023, led by the Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Ged Kearney MP. -
Yearly health checks – Easy Read
This fact sheets tells you about yearly health checks. A health check is when a doctor checks your health. It is to make sure you are healthy. You can download the fact sheet in PDF to read online or print. -
The Paediatric Palliative Care National Action Plan
The Paediatric Palliative Care National Action Plan is a roadmap for a national approach to prioritise and work towards common goals and objectives for paediatric palliative care. -
Influenza (flu) immunisation data – 1 March to 23 July – 2020–2023
This infographic shows the number of flu (influenza) vaccinations reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) during the 2020-2023, since 1 March. -
QI Program data recording templates
This data recording template is for government-subsidised residential aged care providers to record QI Program data for a single service. This template calculates and summarises data for each quality indicator for submission through the My Aged Care provider portal. -
Final Report – Independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
This is the final report of the independent capability review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. -
Mental health careers – Fact sheet – Busting myths about careers in mental health
The below fact sheet covers busting myths about careers in mental health. -
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 20 July 2023
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. -
Health Ministers Meeting – Communique 20–21 July 2023
Health Ministers and Health Chief Executives met in Canberra to discuss priorities for the Australian health system. -
Mental health careers – Frequently asked questions
The below document contains frequently asked questions (FAQs) about starting a career in mental health. -
Mental health careers – Fact sheet – Education and training requirements for mental health professionals
The below fact sheet covers the required education, training and requirements needed for various mental health professions. -
COVID-19 vaccine rollout update – 21 July 2023
This presentation, delivered on 21 July 2023, contains an update to Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout. -
COVID-19 vaccination – vaccination data – 21 July 2023
This data file contains statistical data about Australia's COVID-19 vaccinations. -
COVID-19 vaccination – What is the COVID-19 vaccine? – Easy Read
A fact sheet about COVID-19 vaccine safety in Easy Read format. -
How to get the COVID-19 vaccine – Easy Read
A fact sheet about how to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Easy Read format. -
COVID-19 vaccination – What to expect when you have your vaccination – Easy Read
A fact sheet about what to expect during COVID-19 vaccination in Easy Read format. -
COVID-19 vaccination – Things to know about the COVID-19 vaccine – Easy Read
A fact sheet containing extra information about COVID-19 vaccination in Easy Read format. -
COVID-19 vaccine information for pregnancy and breastfeeding – Easy Read
A fact sheet about the COVID-19 vaccine for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding in Easy Read format. -
Poster – National Women’s Health Advisory Council
Promotional poster for the National Women’s Health Advisory Council.