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ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 24 November 2021

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 24 November 2021.

COVID-19 vaccination benefit scam

We have been notified about a COVID-19 text message scam. If you get a text message from us offering a COVID-19 vaccination benefit payment, do not open the link.

Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support extended for the Municipality of Katherine

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for the Municipality of Katherine

Reduction in threshold of no fault COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme

The Australian Government is reducing the claim threshold of the no fault COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme.

Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support extended for the Municipality of Katherine, and Robinson River and surrounding homelands

The Australian Government Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, has today extended the hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for the Municipality of Katherine, and Robinson River and surrounding homelands.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in QLD

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in QLD to help you book a vaccination appointment.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 17 November 2021

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 17 November 2021.

Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support extended for Robinson River and surrounding homelands

The Australian Government Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, has today extended the Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for Robinson River and surrounding homelands.

Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support declared for Katherine and Robinson River areas (and surrounding homelands)

The Australian Government Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, has today declared a hotspot for the Municipality of Katherine, and Robinson River and surrounding homelands.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in Qld, SA and WA

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and at festivals in Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on COVID-19, schools and early childhood education and care

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on COVID-19, schools and early childhood education and care.

AHPPC statement on the role of face masks to protect individuals and the community from COVID-19

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on the role of face masks to protect individuals and the community from COVID-19.

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 10 November 2021

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 10 November 2021.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on mandating vaccination for disability support workers

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on mandating vaccination for disability support workers.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on mandatory vaccination of aged care in-home and community aged care workers

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on mandatory vaccination of Aged Care In-home and Community Aged Care workers.

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks open now in WA and QLD

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and events in WA and QLD to help you book a vaccination appointment.

Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support declared for Katherine

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared a hotspot for the Municipal of Katherine (including Tindal).

ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 3 November 2021

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 3 November 2021.
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