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Guiding principles for medication management in residential aged care facilities
These guiding principles promote the safe, quality use of medicines and medication management in your aged care home. They are based on evidence and advice from experts, providers and users of medicines in health and aged care services. -
Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting summary – 25 November 2022
This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 25 November 2022. -
Digital Transformation Sector Partners slide presentation – 25 November 2022
This presentation contains the slides presented at the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 25 November 2022. -
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Summary of outcomes 8 November 2022
We provided updates on the COVID-19 vaccination rollout for people with disability and disability support workers. -
COVID-19 vaccination – vaccination data – 24 November 2022
This data file contains statistical data about Australia's COVID-19 vaccinations. -
COVID-19 vaccination – Geographic vaccination rates (LGA) – 24 November 2022
These reports delivered weekly on Mondays, list the percentage of people aged between 5-11 years old who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by local government area (LGA). -
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 25 November 2022
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. -
Strengthening Medicare Taskforce communique – 25 November 2022
This communique summarises the fifth meeting of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce, held on 25 November 2022. -
Australian Public Service employee census 2022 – Highlights report
The Australian Public Service (APS) employee census is conducted annually and collects information on attitudes and opinions of APS employees. This highlights report presents results for the Department of Health and Aged Care. -
Supplying medicines – what pharmacists need to know
This fact sheet is designed to support pharmacists. It summarises your responsibilities when supplying medicines and claiming items under the PBS. -
National Medicines Policy - Final Consultation Report
This report summarises the findings of the third and final phase of public consultations for the Review of the National Medicines Policy (the NMP Review). -
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities – 18 November 2022
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. -
Star Ratings FAQs for residential aged care providers
Frequently asked questions about Star Ratings for residential aged care providers. -
COVID-19 vaccination – Geographic vaccination rates (LGA) – 17 November 2022
These reports delivered weekly on Mondays, list the percentage of people aged between 5-11 years old who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by local government area (LGA). -
HTACCC communique – 17 November 2022
The Health Technology Assessment Consumer Consultative Committee (HTACCC) met on 17 November 2022 for its 22nd formal meeting. This document provides a record of the meeting. -
Map of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and medical services
Use this interactive map to find an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Health Service near you. -
Compare health insurance policies
To compare policies across each of the health insurers operating in Australia, all you need is the type of cover you want, who the policy will cover, and where you live. PrivateHealth.gov.au contains details of every health insurance policy available in Australia. -
Lifetime Health Cover Calculators
Use these calculators to help you work out the lifetime health cover (LHC) loading payable on your private hospital cover. -
Dementia Discovery
Free short introductory modules about dementia and communication strategies in care settings. Includes online micro-courses of only 15 minutes. -
Annual health check for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – Video – Right Tracks Program promotes good health with 715 health checks in Alice Springs
This video encourages young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to see their Aboriginal health worker for their free annual health check. -
Medical Research Future Fund Webinar 21 July 2021
In this video, Dr Masha Somi provides information about the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). -
Don't fool around with syphilis – Video
This video provides information on the current outbreak of syphilis happening across Australia and how you can protect yourself and your partner from getting the sexually transmissible infection. -
Annual health check for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – Video – interview with Dr Mark Wenitong
This video presents an interview with Dr Mark Wenitong explaining the importance of the free annual health check for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and how practices can encourage people to get their health check. -
Department of Health virtual meeting for people with disability, their families and carers – 5 August 2021
The purpose of the meeting was to answer questions from people with disability, their families and carers about the COVID-19 vaccination program. Professor (Practice) Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer chaired the discussion. -
The National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program) Webinar
From 1 July 2021, the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program) requires approved providers of residential aged care to report on new quality indicators across 5 crucial clinical areas.