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Did you know?
13.8% of adults
were daily smokers in 2017–18
1 in 2
Australians have at least 1 of 8 common chronic conditions
1 in 2
adults don't meet the physical activity guidelines
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News
News
Time to get your flu vaccine
A statement by the Head of the interim Australian Centre for Disease Control Professor Paul Kelly.
Resources
Resources
Newborn bloodspot screening variant fact sheet
The list of variants for sickle cell disease, beta thalassemia and other hemoglobinopathies are captured in this resource.
PIC – Supply and pathology analysis of immunochemical faecal occult blood tests for National Bowel Cancer Screening
This public interest certificate (PIC) relates to the following tender: Supply and Pathology Analysis of Immunochemical Faecal Occult Blood Tests for National Bowel Cancer Screening.
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Yarning about Aboriginal Women’s Health Business
This video highlights the importance of cervical screening and supporting women to take control of their own health.
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Screen Me: short film on cervical screening for people with disability [with audio description]
Screen Me! encourages people with disability to do their cervical screening. The short film was made for and by people with disability.