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'First in the Kimberley'
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is continuing its good work in helping remote Australian communities get access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 14 July 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 14 July 2021.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 12 July 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
ATAGI statement on use of COVID-19 vaccines in an outbreak setting
A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in an outbreak setting.
Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sunrise on 13 July 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sunrise on 13 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sky News on 13 July 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sky News about COVID-19 on 13 July 2021.
Arm yourself against COVID-19
The Australian Government has launched a new campaign to encourage eligible Australians to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on public health management of persons fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on public health management of persons fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on mandating vaccination among residential disability support workers
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on mandating vaccination among residential disability support workers.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on National Principles for Infection Prevention and Control in Quarantine
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on National Principles for Infection Prevention and Control in Quarantine.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on vaccination arrangements for workers in mobile workforce
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on vaccination arrangements for workers in mobile workforce.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 7 July 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 7 July 2021.
Mandatory reporting of National Immunisation Program vaccines to the Australian Immunisation Register began on 1 July 2021
From 1 July 2021, vaccination providers are required to report all National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines administered to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on testing travellers once they leave managed quarantine
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on testing travellers once they leave managed quarantine.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on National Principles for Managed Quarantine
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on National Principles for Managed Quarantine.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 6 July 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 6 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sky News on 6 July 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sky News on 6 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 5 July 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 4 July 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 4 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 30 June 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 30 June 2021.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 1 July 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 1 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Keep our mob safe by keeping COVIDSafe
COVID-19 cases have increased again in many places in Australia, and many states and territories in Australia have introduced new rules around entering or leaving communities and crossing borders. It is more important than ever to keep safe in any way that we can.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 1 July 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 1 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on minimising the risk of transmission from high risk international travellers in managed quarantine facilities
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on minimising the risk of transmission from high risk international travellers in managed quarantine facilities.
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly – Opening Address – 17th National Immunisation Conference
Read Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's opening address to the 17th Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) National Immunisation Conference on 29 June 2021.
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