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Joint statement – Updated ICEG advice to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19
A joint statement from Professor Paul Kelly, Australian Government Chief Medical Officer and Professor Alison McMillan, Australian Government Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
Updated ATAGI advice on administering seasonal influenza vaccines in 2021
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has issued updated advice on the relative timing of administering influenza vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines in 2021.
Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on the Today Show, 8 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on the Today Show on 8 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sky News, 8 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sky News on 8 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Joint statement between RANZCOG and ATAGI about COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women
Joint statement between RANZCOG and ATAGI about COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women.
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on 2SM on 8 June 2021
Read the transcript of Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on 2SM on 8 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 7 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 7 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sunrise, 7 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sunrise on 7 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19 vaccines to be available to everyone aged 40 years and over
More people in Australia will be offered a COVID-19 vaccine from next week.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for aged care workers
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for aged care workers.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on Studio 10 on 3 June 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on Studio 10 on 3 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 2 June 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 2 June 2021.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on Radio National Breakfast on 3 June 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on Radio National Breakfast on 3 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on 3AW on 3 June 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on 3AW on 3 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 31 May 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 27 May 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 27 May 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Expression of Interest for general practices for COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Expressions of interest are now open for up to 900 additional general practices to enrol in the COVID-19 vaccination program.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 26 May 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 26 May 2021.
Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on 2GB, 26 May 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on 2GB on 26 May 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sunrise, 26 May 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sunrise on 26 May 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on The Today Show, 26 May 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on The Today Show on 26 May 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Midwifery and Nursing Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on ABC News Breakfast, 26 May 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 26 May 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 24 May 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 24 May 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 24 May 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
A ‘remarkable’ model for the world
Since COVID-19 began, people from indigenous communities around the world have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
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