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This document contains the surveillance case definition for varicella zoster (unspecified), which is nationally notifiable within Australia. State and territory health departments use this definition to decide whether to notify us of a case.

This document contains the surveillance case definition for variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD), which is nationally notifiable within Australia. State and territory health departments use this definition to decide whether to notify us of a case.

Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing roundtable forum on burns prevention – July 2010

This document explains how to transport Hendra specimens (blood, nasal/throat swabs, urine).

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 rotavirus.

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 hepatitis C.

This market research report looked at the effectiveness of plain packaging designs for non-cigarette tobacco products.

These arrangements describe how we respond to national health emergencies. It covers how the various Australian health sector authorities work together to respond to these situations. They are part of the Australian Government’s National Security Framework.

This agreement establishes a framework for clear, quick and informed decision making to support a coordinated national response to public health emergencies.

This report is about research done on graphic health warnings on tobacco products other than cigarettes.

Australian Government response to the 2008 Senate Community Affairs Committee's inquiry into mental health services: Letter to Senator Claire Moore, Committee Chair

This market research report helped determine which plain packaging options for tobacco products would be the most effective.

This framework outlines the core services that all Australian children (from birth to eight years) and families should receive at no financial cost to themselves, regardless of where they live, and how and where they access their health care.

This booklet provides advice to older Australians, their families and carers on preventing falls.

This market research report focuses on which tobacco product health warnings needed updating to be more effective.

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 hepatitis A.

This Get Up & Grow booklet provides information and advice on early childhood nutrition, menu planning and food safety. It contains delicious and nutritious recipes for settings and families.

This Get Up & Grow booklet provides advice on early childhood healthy eating and physical activity, how to develop nutrition and physical activity policies and ways to support and encourage staff, carers and families.

This poster encourages pregnant women to quit smoking.

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 whooping cough.

A handbook to assist aged care providers in making decisions about the prevention and control of gastroenteritis (gastro). It forms part of the Gastro-Info – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged Care.

Australian Government response to the review of cardiovascular disease programs

This policy guides our work to improve the health of women and girls in Australia. The National Women’s Health Strategy 2020-2030 builds on the National Women’s Health Policy 2010 to take into account changes in the policy environment, emerging evidence and issues in women’s health.

The National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2009–2020 represents a long-term, national approach to help protect all Australian children. It was developed through a strong partnership between governments and the non-government sector.

This market research report focuses on messages printed on the front and back of tobacco products.