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Guideline for substantiating that a specific treatment was performed
This guideline outlines what you can do to substantiate that a specific treatment or action was performed as part of the requirements for Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items e.g. 10960, 13757, 30189, 47600 and 85533. -
Primary Health Networks (PHNs) needs assessment policy guide
This document outlines the processes for Primary Health Networks (PHNs) to follow in conducting a needs assessment. -
Barmah Forest virus infection – Surveillance case definition
This document contains the surveillance case definition for Barmah Forest virus infection, which is nationally notifiable within Australia. State and territory health departments use this definition to decide whether to notify us of a case. -
Cryptosporidiosis – Surveillance case definition
This document contains the surveillance case definition for cryptosporidiosis, which is nationally notifiable within Australia. State and territory health departments use this definition to decide whether to notify us of a case. -
Rotavirus – Surveillance case definition
This document contains the surveillance case definition for rotavirus, which is nationally notifiable within Australia. State and territory health departments use this definition to decide whether to notify us of a case. -
Shigellosis – Surveillance case definition
This document contains the surveillance case definition for shigellosis, which is nationally notifiable within Australia. State and territory health departments use this definition to decide whether to notify us of a case. -
Syphilis (less than 2 years duration) – Surveillance case definition
This document contains the surveillance case definition for syphilis (less than 2 years duration), which is nationally notifiable within Australia. State and territory health departments use this definition to decide whether to notify us of a case. -
Mid-point review of the National Tobacco Strategy 2012–2018
This mid-point review of the National Tobacco Strategy by Health Policy Analysis reports on how well the National Tobacco Strategy was meeting its objectives. The review also made recommendations on how to best focus efforts for the remaining time period. -
CDBS – Bulk billing patient consent form
Dentists who bulk bill patients under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) must discuss the treatment and costs for basic dental services before providing the service. If the patient, or their parent or guardian, agrees to the services and cost, they must sign this consent form. -
CDBS – Non-bulk billing patient consent form
Dentists who bill patients under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) must discuss the treatment and costs for basic dental services before providing the service. If the patient, or their parent or guardian, agrees to the services and cost, they must sign this consent form. -
Taking action to combat ice
Australian Government response to the National Ice Taskforce final report -
Review of mental health programmes and services
Australian Government response to Contributing Lives, Thriving Communities – Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services -
Ornithosis or psittacosis – 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 ornithosis or psittacosis. -
Australian Government response to contributing lives, thriving communities – review of mental health programmes and services
This fact sheet outlines the Australian Government response to the National Mental Health Commission’s Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services, Contributing lives, thriving communities. -
Australian National Diabetes Strategy 2016–2020
The Australian Government has developed a new national diabetes strategy. This strategy updates and prioritises the response to diabetes for all governments. -
Implementation Plan for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2013–2023
The plan outlines the actions required to realise the vision, principles, priorities and strategies of the Health Plan. Its main focus is Australian Government actions. -
Mumps – 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 mumps. -
Department of Health Annual Report 2014–15
This report describes our work to deliver the Government's long term national health plan in the financial year ending 30 June 2015. It includes information about our reforms, operations, budget, governance and performance. -
Gastro-Info – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged Care
Resources to assist residential aged care homes in preventing, identifying and managing outbreaks of gastroenteritis (gastro). -
Poster – Gastroenteritis Kit for Aged Care
This poster has information on recognising and managing gastroenteritis (gastro). It includes a space to write the coordinator's name in the event of an outbreak. -
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS) – CDNA National Guidelines for Public Health Units
These guidelines for Public Health Units provide nationally consistent guidance on how to respond to Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS). They are part of a Series of National Guidelines (SoNGs) published by the Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA). -
Australian Clinical Guidelines for Acute Exposures to Chemical Agents of Health Concern
We collaborated with various Australian medical specialists to produce these guidelines. They provide Australian health facilities with standardised management guidance for chemical warfare, toxic industrial and commercial chemical agent exposure, which may occur in disaster. -
Hepatitis C – CDNA National Guidelines for Public Health Units
These guidelines for Public Health Units provide nationally consistent guidance on how to respond to hepatitis C. They are part of a Series of National Guidelines (SoNGs) published by the Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA). -
Stoma Appliance Scheme utilisation and expenditure data 2014–15
This document shows how much we spent in 2014–15 on stoma appliances and products under the Stoma Appliance Scheme. -
Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme: Tackling Indigenous Smoking – Grant Activity Guidelines
These guidelines describe the funding of activities to reduce smoking rates in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.