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The social and economic impact of rural wind farms
Australian Government response to the recommendations of the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report: The social and economic impact of rural wind farms
Smoking and mental illness – a guide for health professionals
There are extra physical, psychological and social risks involved for those with a mental illness who want to quit smoking. Find out how you, as a health professional, can help them succeed.
Part of a collection: Mental illness and quitting smokingSupporting someone with a mental illness to quit smoking
This fact sheet lists ways that you can support someone with a mental illness to quit smoking.
Part of a collection: Mental illness and quitting smokingCaring for Older Australians
Australian Government response to the Productivity Commission's Caring for Older Australians report
Medicines to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people stop smoking – health workers guide
This guide is for health professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to quit smoking. It has information on medicines that can help quit smoking, including nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).
Consumer access to pharmaceutical benefits
Australian Government response to the recommendations of the Community Affairs References Committee report on consumer access to pharmaceutical benefits
Burns prevention
Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Health and Ageing roundtable forum on burns prevention – July 2010
Market testing – phase 1 side of pack messages
This market research report focuses on messages printed on the side of tobacco products.
Part of a collection: Market research reports on tobacco plain packaging and graphic health warningsMarket research to determine effective plain packaging of tobacco products
This market research report helped determine which plain packaging options for tobacco products would be the most effective.
Part of a collection: Market research reports on tobacco plain packaging and graphic health warningsMarket research to determine the impact of plain packaging on other tobacco products
This market research report looked at the effectiveness of plain packaging designs for non-cigarette tobacco products.
Part of a collection: Market research reports on tobacco plain packaging and graphic health warningsMarket testing – health warnings for cigars, cigarillos and roll-your-own tobacco products
This report is about research done on graphic health warnings on tobacco products other than cigarettes.
Part of a collection: Market research reports on tobacco plain packaging and graphic health warningsMarket testing – phase 2 front and back of pack messages
This market research report focuses on messages printed on the front and back of tobacco products.
Part of a collection: Market research reports on tobacco plain packaging and graphic health warningsMarket testing – phase 3 refinement of health warnings
This market research report focuses on which tobacco product health warnings needed updating to be more effective.
Part of a collection: Market research reports on tobacco plain packaging and graphic health warningsAUSTRAUMAPLAN – Domestic Response Plan for Mass Casualty Incidents of National Consequence
The plan provides an agreed framework and mechanisms for the effective national coordination, response and recovery arrangements for mass casualty incidents of national consequence that result from trauma.
National Health Security Agreement
This agreement establishes a framework for clear, quick and informed decision making to support a coordinated national response to public health emergencies.
National Health Emergency Response Arrangements
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.
Mental health services
Australian Government response to the 2008 Senate Community Affairs Committee's inquiry into mental health services: Letter to Senator Claire Moore, Committee Chair
Outbreak Coordinator's Handbook – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged Care
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.
Part of a collection: Gastro-Info – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged CareInformation Sheets – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged Care
A set of handouts and posters for aged care providers to prevent and manage gastroenteritis (gastro).
Part of a collection: Gastro-Info – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged CareThe hidden toll – suicide in Australia
Australian Government response to the report: The hidden toll – suicide in Australia
Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool (AUSDRISK) scoring information
This document gives details about how the AUSDRISK tool and scoring system was developed.
The Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool (AUSDRISK) – PDF version
This is the print-ready version of the AUSDRISK tool, which you can use to estimate your risk of getting type 2 diabetes in the next 5 years.
BreastScreen Australia – Promotional bookmark
This printable bookmark includes information about the BreastScreen Australia program, along with contact details.
Guidelines for the Treatment of Alcohol Problems
These guidelines are for health professionals. They provide guidance on the available treatments for people with alcohol problems.
Quick Reference Guide to the Treatment of Alcohol Problems
This guide is for health care professionals. It includes information on assessment, treatment planning and withdrawal management.