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Guide to tobacco product requirements
This 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. -
Transition periods for manufacturers, importers, and retailers of tobacco products
New 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. -
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program Manual
This manual is for aged care service providers who receive funding under the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program. It outlines the requirements of the program including service planning, staffing, health and safety, quality and advocacy. -
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Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Andrea Kelly’s 2024 Wrap Up
The 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. -
#EndGenderBias survey results – Detailed report
This 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. -
Payment to providers on services delivered
This fact sheet provides information for residential aged care providers on upcoming changes to a payment system based on services delivered. -
National Women’s Health Advisory Council Annual Report 2023–24
This inaugural annual report outlines the activities of the National Women’s Health Advisory Council during the first 18 months of its term. -
Schedule of Subsidies and Supplements for Aged Care
The schedule lists the daily rates of subsidies and supplements for government-subsidised aged care. It includes rates for home care, residential aged care, transition care and short-term restorative care (STRC). -
Care minutes and 24/7 registered nurse responsibilities – guides for residential aged care providers
These guides provide information about the mandatory care minutes and 24/7 registered nurse responsibilities. Learn more about each responsibility, including delivery of care minutes and registered nurse coverage and reporting obligations. -
Leprosy – Laboratory case definition
The 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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What is polio? Why childhood immunisation are important
Polio is a rare and contagious viral infection that can cause serious complications in children. -
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What is diphtheria? Why childhood immunisations are important
Diphtheria is a rare bacterial infection that can cause serious complications in children. -
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What is pneumococcal disease? Why childhood immunisation are important
Pneumococcal disease is a bacteria that lives in the nose and throat and can have serious complications in children. -
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What is tetanus? Why childhood immunisation are important
Tetanus is a bacterial infection that can cause serious complications in children. -
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What is hib? Why childhood immunisation are important
Haemophilus influenza Type B, also known as Hib is a bacterial infection that can cause serious complications in children. -
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Childhood immunisation – what to expect in your child’s first 4 years
Vaccines 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 appointment
Learn 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. -
Health Technology Assessment Review Implementation Advisory Group – Terms of reference
Terms of reference for the Health Technology Assessment Review Implementation Advisory Group. -
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What is influenza? Why childhood immunisation are important
Influenza is a common and contagious viral infection and can be serious in children.
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What is mumps? Why childhood immunisation are important
Mumps is a contagious viral infection that can have serious complications in children. -
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What is rubella? Why childhood immunisation are important
Rubella 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 important
Hepatitis 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 important
Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is a bacterial infection that can have serious complications in children. -
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What is rotavirus? Why childhood immunisation are important
Rotavirus is a viral infection that can be dangerous in babies and children as it can cause serious gastro symptoms.