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National Immunisation Program: Shingles vaccination catch-up program extended
The shingles vaccine Zostavax® will continue to be free for people aged 71–79 through to 31 October 2023.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 4 October
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 6 October 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 6 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Brisbane on 6 October 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Brisbane on 6 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 6 October 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 6 October 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 27 September
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on COVID-19, schools and reopening Australia
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on COVID-19, schools and reopening Australia.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the role of ventilation in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on the role of ventilation in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19
Framework for international travel and COVID-19 vaccines
To enable fully vaccinated Australians to travel, the Australian Government is finalising new arrangements. Find out more.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's opinion piece on aged care workforce vaccination
An opinion piece from Professor Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer on the positive vaccination rates among the aged care workforce.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sky News on 30 September 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sky News on 30 September 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen and Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Alison McMillan's press conference on 24 September 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen and Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Alison McMillan's press conference on 24 September 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Brewarrina, the small town with huge community spirit
Brewarrina is a small town in north-west New South Wales, but don’t let its size fool you - it’s a town with huge community spirit.
ATAGI statement about the need for additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines
A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) about the need for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.
Spikevax (Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine available in pharmacies
The Australian Government is rolling out 440,000 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine through pharmacies across the country this week.
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Alison McMillan's press conference on 21 September 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's press conference about COVID-19 on 21 September 2021.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC RN Breakfast on 15 September 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC RN Breakfast on 15 September 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 15 September 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 15 September 2021.
Changes made to Hotspots for NSW, ACT, Jervis Bay Territory, Shepparton and Ballarat
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for NSW, ACT and the Jervis Bay Territory, lifted the Hotspot for Shepparton, and declared a Hotspot for Ballarat.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 13 September 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 13 September 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 13 September 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 13 September 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 13 September 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 13 September 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 13 September 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
COVID-19 vaccination program rolls out to people 12 years and older
Find out more information about COVID-19 vaccinations for people 12 years and older.
Continued pause to New Zealand green zone flights
A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about New Zealand green zone flights due to the current COVID-19 outbreak in New Zealand.
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