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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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Time to get your flu vaccine
A statement by the Head of the interim Australian Centre for Disease Control Professor Paul Kelly.
Resources
Resources
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Newborn Bloodspot Screening Open Call
Newborn bloodspot screening programs improve the health of babies by identifying those at risk of developing serious conditions. An open call inviting the public to identify conditions for consideration for screening has now launched. This video provides information on how you can participate.
Newborn Bloodspot Screening – Open Call Condition Identification Form
This form can be used to identify a condition for consideration for newborn bloodspot screening programs, through the 2025 Open Call for conditions.
National Consumer Engagement Strategy for Health and Wellbeing
The Australian Government has developed the National Consumer Engagement Strategy for Health and Wellbeing, which aims to guide and support consumer and community participation in all aspects of health policy-making and decision making, leading to improved policy and health and wellbeing outcomes.
Own It cervical screening campaign posters and social media images
These posters, social media tiles, and other resources provide communication materials on cervical screening.