Resources
Simple steps to improve your indoor air quality at home this winter (brochure)
This brochure explains why indoor air quality is important, how poor air quality can impact your health and how you can improve your indoor air quality at home during winter.
Improve your indoor air quality at home this winter (poster)
This poster provides information and tips to help you improve your indoor air quality at home during winter.
Emissions Reduction Plan 2025–2026
This plan is our commitment to implement the Government’s APS Net Zero 2030 Strategy.
Estimates of Australian health system greenhouse gas emissions 2021–22
This report provides baseline estimates of greenhouse gas emissions by the Australian health system. These estimates are foundational to the work to achieve a sustainable, high-quality, net zero health system, as outlined in Australia’s National Health and Climate Strategy.
National Health and Climate Strategy 2024 Implementation Progress Report
The National Health and Climate Strategy 2024 Implementation Progress Report outlines progress in implementing the Strategy through to March 2025. This report completements the National Health and Climate Strategy Implementation Plan 2024-2028.
Systematic Mapping Review of Australian Research on Climate Change and Health Interventions
A report outlining a recent academic review of the Australian research on climate change and health interventions (Action 7.2 of the National Health and Climate Strategy). The report summarises the key findings of the review.
The pathway to a fit-for-purpose radiation protection and nuclear safety regulatory framework in Australia – Final report
We engaged KPMG to conduct an independent review of Australia’s radiation protection and nuclear safety regulatory systems to ensure they are fit for purpose and able to manage current and emerging challenges.
Emissions Reduction Plan 2024–25
This plan is our commitment to implement the Government’s APS Net Zero 2030 Strategy.
National Health and Climate Strategy Implementation Plan 2024–2028
The National Health and Climate Strategy Implementation Plan is an initial plan for the Australian Government to deliver the 49 actions committed under the strategy. The Implementation Plan presents the approach to deliver actions prioritised in 2024 and foreshadows activities for 2025 and beyond.
Detecting and reducing leaks from nitrous oxide in healthcare facilities – A practical guide
This report presents several methods currently used in Australia to detect and reduce nitrous oxide leaks in healthcare facilities. It is intended for use by clinicians and healthcare facility managers to assist leak detection and inform choices about the methodology best suited for their context.
Climate and Health Expert Advisory Group (CHEAG) – Terms of reference
This document contains the terms of reference for the Climate and Health Expert Advisory Group (CHEAG).
National Strategy for Radiation Safety
The National Strategy for Radiation Safety has been developed in partnership with the states and territories. It aims to develop a consistent approach to radiation protection across Australia.
enHealth – Terms of Reference – 2024
This document contains the terms of reference for the Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth).
National Health and Climate Strategy – Final Thematic Stakeholder Engagement Report
This Final Thematic Stakeholder Engagement Report analyses responses to the consultation paper from 2 June 2023 to 24 July 2023. These responses informed the development of the National Health and Climate Strategy.
National Health and Climate Strategy
The National Health and Climate Strategy sets out a whole-of-government plan to address the health and wellbeing impacts of climate change and address the contribution of the health system to climate change. It was released on 3 December 2023.
Arrangement between the Environmental Health Standing Committee and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
This arrangement has been developed to facilitate efforts towards nationally consistent radiation safety regulatory frameworks and radiation health outcomes.
Budget 2022–23: Response to 2022 East Coast floods
A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.
National guidance for doctors assessing workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust – Appendix E – Spirometry case study
This case study shows how to appropriately determine a change in spirometry over time in an individual exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust.
National guidance for doctors assessing workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust – Appendix D – Modified MRC dyspnoea scale
This scale helps general practitioners assess workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust.
National guidance for doctors assessing workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust – Appendix C – Modified MRC respiratory questionnaire
This questionnaire helps general practitioners assess workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust.
National guidance for doctors assessing workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust – Appendix B – Shared decision making tool
This decision aid helps patients exposed to respirable crystalline silica (RCB) dust decide their next steps, including if they should keep working.
National guidance for doctors assessing workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust – Appendix A – Exposure Risk Matrix
This exposure risk matrix assists medical practitioners assess workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust.
National Guidance for doctors assessing workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust – Practice guide
This practice guide provides medical practitioners with guidance on identifying and assessing workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust, and carrying out health assessments and surveillance.
National guidance for doctors assessing workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust – Summary
The document summarises the national guidance for doctors assessing workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust.
National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy 2021–2025
The National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy positions Australia to better anticipate, manage and adapt to climate change.
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