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ATAGI Clinical Guidance on the use of vaccines for the prevention of Mpox
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) clinical guidance on the use of vaccines for the prevention of Mpox in 2024. -
Higher Everyday Living Fee fact sheet
This fact sheet provides an overview on the Higher Everyday Living Fee that will be introduced on 1 July 2025. It includes useful information on the new fee and the transition from previous arrangements for both providers and consumers. -
Australian Respiratory Surveillance Report 17 – 18 November to 15 December 2024
This fortnightly Australian Respiratory Surveillance Report (ARSR) includes information about acute respiratory illnesses including COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus. -
FNGPTC communique – 11 November 2024
This communique summarises the discussions and decisions by the First Nations General Practice Training Committee (FNGPTC) at its 11 November 2024 meeting. -
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care homes – 20 December 2024
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.
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Alphavirus – 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 alphavirus. -
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Residents’ Experience Survey: A guide for older people in residential aged care
This video explains the purpose of the Residents’ Experience Survey, how it works and what to expect if you are asked to participate. The Residents’ Experience Survey is a chance for aged care residents to share their thoughts on the care they receive at their home. -
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Vox pop: Former vapers and non-vapers – In partnership with LADbible
LADbible asks former vapers and non-vapers in their team what they think about vaping. -
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Vox pop: Former vapers – In partnership with LADbible
LADbible asks former vapers in their team for their quitting tips. -
Care minutes targets in residential aged care by service (financial year 2024–25)
This document provides information on service-level care minutes targets in residential aged care for financial year 2024-25. -
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 Nursing Workforce Strategy – Round two consultation summary report
This report contains findings from round two of stakeholder consultation on the draft National Nursing Workforce Strategy. It offers a comprehensive summary of the consultation process and the feedback received from stakeholders. -
First Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Agreement (1PWA)
The First Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Agreement (1PWA) ensures Australians can continue to rely on the certainty of timely and reliable medicines supply from their local pharmacy. It also ensures the rising costs of distributing medicines across Australia will not be passed on to consumers. -
First Nations Health Governance Group (FNHGG) communique – December 2024
The First Nations Health Governance Group (FNHGG) met in December 2024. This document provides a record of the meeting. -
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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. -
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. -
#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. -
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. -
Support at Home program – Fact sheet – Changes to Support at Home pricing arrangements for older people, families and carers
This fact sheet provides an overview on changes to price caps on services under the Support at Home program for older people, families and carers. -
Support at Home program – Fact sheet – Changes to Support at Home pricing arrangements for in-home aged care providers
This fact sheet provides an overview on changes to price caps on services under the Support at Home program for in-home aged care providers. -
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).