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The National Security Against Pandemic Risk initiative contributed to a global effort to develop vaccines against future pandemic diseases.

The NSDP makes sure that all men’s sheds in Australia have access to a wide range of resources and support for their particular shed.

Injury is a major cause of preventable death and disability. This strategy will help us reduce injury among Australians of all ages.

The National Suicide and Self-Harm Monitoring System collects information on suicide, intentional self-harm and suicidal behaviour in Australia. It helps us develop tailored services, programs and policies to better support people and prevent suicide and self-harm.

The National Suicide Prevention Leadership and Support Program funds a range of activities aimed at reducing suicide deaths and suicidal behaviour across the Australian population.

The National Suicide Prevention Trial took place in 12 Australian regions from 2016-17 to 2020-21. We funded Primary Health Networks (PHNs) in those regions to develop and implement a systems-based approach to suicide prevention at a local level for at-risk populations.

The National Tobacco Campaign aims to reduce smoking rates in Australia. It is part of our National Tobacco Strategy.

The National Tobacco Strategy outlines our national policy framework for government and non-government organisations to work together to improve the health of all Australians by reducing smoking rates. Learn more about how we developed the strategy.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Appeals Program helps people seeking an external review of most National Disability Insurance Agency decisions.

The Australian Government has developed a new Aged Care Act to strengthen Australia's aged care system. The new Act aims to ensure that people who access aged care services funded by the Australian Government are treated with respect and have the quality of life they deserve.