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Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 3 April 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about COVID-19 in children and early childhood and learning centres.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) Advice to National Cabinet on 30 March 2020
The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee recommended special provisions be applied to vulnerable people in the workplace.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) Advice to National Cabinet on 30 March 2020
The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee recognised local circumstances may prompt States and Territories to introduce additional measures to further control community transmission.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) Advice to National Cabinet on 25 March 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about school immunisation programs and dental services.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) advice to National Cabinet on 24 March 2020
Read the latest statements from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) advice to National Cabinet on 24 March 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about the temporary suspension of all non-urgent elective surgery.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 22 March 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 21 March 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement regarding travel restrictions on 18 March 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 18 March 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 18 March 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 17 March 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 17 March 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 13 March 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 12 March 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 11 March 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 8 March 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 4 March 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) coronavirus (COVID-19) statement on 29 February 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on coronavirus (COVID-19) 26 February 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on coronavirus (COVID-19) 24 February 2020
Statement from Australian Health Protection Principal Committee on the Community Response to novel coronavirus.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) recommendation on travel restrictions and coronavirus (COVID-19) 19 February 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee on travel restrictions and COVID-19.
‘Get the Facts’ – launch of the 2020 Childhood Immunisation Education Campaign
The ‘Get the Facts’ campaign encourages Australian parents and carers to get their kids vaccinated on time, every time, for the best protection.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) resolution on travel restrictions and coronavirus (COVID-19) 13 February 2020
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee on travel restrictions and COVID-19.
Coronavirus update at a glance
This summary gives the latest update on novel coronavirus in Australia.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) novel coronavirus statement on 5 February 2020
Statement from Australian Health Protection Principal Committee on the Community Response to novel coronavirus.
School based vaccinations for teens
Students in years 7, 8 and 10 can receive free vaccinations at school through the National Immunisation Program.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) novel coronavirus statement on 1 February 2020
AHPPC provides the following advice to the Australian community following advice from the Communicable Diseases Network Australia.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on novel coronavirus on 29 January 2020
AHPPC provides the following advice to the Australian community following advice from the Communicable Diseases Network Australia.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on novel coronavirus on 29 January 2020
AHPPC provides the following advice to the Australian community following advice from the Communicable Diseases Network Australia
Medicare funding for new MRI prostate scans
26,000 Australians per year will benefit from Medicare funding of new prostate MRI scans from July 1 2018.
Changes to the childhood immunisation schedule start 1 July 2018
From 1 July 2018, the childhood immunisation schedule will be updated based on the advice on clinical experts.
Clinical update: National Immunisation Program (NIP) childhood schedule changes from 1 July 2018
From 1 July 2018, the childhood immunisation schedule will be updated based on the advice on clinical experts.
Get the facts about childhood immunisation
The ‘Get the facts about immunisation’ campaign has launched to encourage Australian parents and carers to get their kids vaccinated.
Preventing human papillomavirus (HPV) cancers and diseases by vaccination
From early 2018, young Australians have free access to the new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil®9 that protects against more types of HPV infection.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 7 June 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Chief Medical Officer opinion piece on stopping the spread of COVID-19 misinformation
An opinion piece from Professor Paul Kelly, the Australian Government's Chief Medical Officer, on stopping the spread COVID-19 misinformation.
AHPPC statement on COVID-19 cases of concern in New Zealand
The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) discussed the COVID-19 situation in New Zealand and the current 72 hour travel pause on green safe travel zone flights from New Zealand to Australia at its meeting on 28 January 2021.
Stakeholder webinar on the Districts of Workforce Shortage (DWS) for specialists
On behalf of the Distribution Advisory Group (DAG), we are presenting a webinar on proposed changes to the way DWS locations are calculated.
First Things First
The Australian Government has launched the next phase of the COVID-19 campaign to encourage eligible Australians to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Have your say on the Draft National Obesity Prevention Strategy
Have your say and help shape a national strategy that enables a healthy weight and healthy living for Australians.
Breastfeeding friendly workplace re-accreditation
The Department of Health was recently reaccredited as a breastfeeding friendly workplace (BFW). We are proud to support our staff by providing conditions and facilities for breastfeeding.
Temporary MBS substitution item to address thallium-201 supply shortages
From 1 April to 30 September 2022, a new temporary Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) item is available as a nuclear medicine imaging diagnostic service.
Australia and New Zealand Allied Health Summit 2022
Join us for a 2-day virtual event 25–26 August 2022, as we discuss and explore the value and utility of allied health.
Public release for 2022 Health Employee Census Results
The Australian Public Service employee census report for 2022 has been released. Read more about the census and Health's results.
Stillbirth Clinical Care Standard
Launch of Australia’s first standard for care of stillbirth.
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