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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We’re opening our borders to the world

From 1 November, fully vaccinated Australian citizens and permanent residents can travel overseas without an exemption.

Commonwealth COVID-19 hotspot to end in Greater Melbourne on 31 October 2021

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has confirmed the Commonwealth hotspot declaration for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne will cease at 11.59pm on 31 October 2021.

Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) weekly COVID-19 meeting on 27 October 2021 update

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 27 October 2021.

Hotspot extended for Greater Melbourne, Victoria for the purposes of Commonwealth support

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Hotspot for all LGAs in Greater Melbourne for the purpose of Commonwealth support.
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