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Market 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 warningsNational 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
Don't fall for it. Falls can be prevented!
This booklet provides advice to older Australians, their families and carers on preventing falls.
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 CareNational Women’s Health Policy 2010
This policy guides our work to improve the health of girls and women in Australia. It aims to ensure that we have health services and prevention programs to treat and avoid disease, and that we address health inequities by addressing the social determinants of health.
Information 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 CareNational Standards for Mental Health Services 2010 and implementation guidelines
The national standards outline mental health service standards that can be applied to all mental health services, including government, non-government and private sectors across Australia. The 3 implementation guidelines outline how the criteria of the standards apply to different settings.
The 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.
National Men’s Health Policy 2010
This policy guides our work to improve the health of boys and men in Australia, particularly for those most at risk of poor health. It provides practical suggestions for action and includes 9 supporting documents that provide more in-depth analysis of specific areas of male health.
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.
The importance of active play
This Get Up & Grow brochure provides tips on keeping your child active through fun and play.
BreastScreen Australia – Promotional bookmark
This printable bookmark includes information about the BreastScreen Australia program, along with contact details.
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.
Getting out and about – outdoor active play
This Get Up & Grow brochure provides tips on encouraging children to take part in outdoor active play.
Developing movement skills
This Get Up & Grow brochure provides some tips on how to help children develop their movement skills with fun activities.
The role of parents in children's active play
This Get Up & Grow brochure provides tips on helping your child be physically active, to help them grow up healthy and strong.
Decisions about down time: a balancing act
This Get Up & Grow brochure provides some tips on how to reduce the amount of time children spend on inactive, unnecessary tasks during early childhood.
Food ideas for busy parents
This Get Up & Grow brochure provides some ideas for easy and healthy meals for parents to give to their children.
Choose health, be active – a physical guide for older Australians
This booklet helps older Australians get enough physical activity to be healthy as they age. It is mainly for people who are not building 30 minutes of physical activity into their daily lives, and are looking for ways they can do so.
Part of a collection: Collection of physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines for all ages