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Are you a young dad? Stay on track with this new resource

Stayin’ On Track is an online resource space offering mentorship and support for young Aboriginal dads to stay on track and be good dads.

Be Brave. Make Change.

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. It is also time to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Top 3 questions – Monkeypox

Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, talks about Monkeypox.

Top 3 with Dr Lucas De Toca – Winter Preparedness

Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.

Expanded ATAGI recommendations on winter COVID-19 booster doses for people at increased risk of severe COVID-19

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) have expanded their recommendations on the use of additional (booster) doses of COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in (NSW, Qld, Vic, NT and SA)

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in (NSW, Qld, Vic, NT and SA) to help you book a vaccination appointment.

Top 3 questions – What is long COVID, is it becoming more common, do vaccines reduce your chance of getting it

Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in (NSW, QLD, VIC, SA and NT)

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in (NSW, QLD, VIC, SA and NT) to help you book a vaccination appointment.

Australian Immunisation Handbook website upgrade

New features will be available soon as part of an upgrade to the Australian Immunisation Handbook website and mobile app.

Top 3 with Dr Lucas De Toca – Flu vaccination, what is in it and how safe it is

Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 4 May 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 4 May 2022.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in (NSW, QLD, VIC, NT and SA)

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in (NSW, QLD, VIC, NT and SA) to help you book a vaccination appointment.

Top 3 questions – Flu season

Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in (NSW, QLD, VIC, NT and SA)

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in (NSW, QLD, VIC, NT and SA) to help you book a vaccination appointment.

COVID-19 oral treatment listed on PBS from 1 May 2022

From 1 May 2022, Paxlovid will be available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for Australians at high risk of developing severe COVID-19.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 27 April 2022

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 27 April 2022.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in (VIC, NSW,QLD and SA)

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in (VIC, NSW, QLD and SA) to help you book a vaccination appointment.

AHPPC statement on winter season preparedness

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on winter season preparedness.

2022 NIP influenza vaccination program

Vaccination against influenza is important this year with the Australian community potentially more vulnerable to the virus.

Changes to border requirements from 18 April 2022

The Australian Government has announced that from 18 April 2022, a number of changes to Australia’s international border arrangements will take effect.

Japanese encephalitis virus situation declared a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance

Dr Mark Schipp, Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer and Dr Sonya Bennet, Australia's Acting Chief Medical Officer have today declared the Japanese encephalitis virus situation a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS).
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