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ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 28 July 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 28 July 2021.
Further extension of the Greater Sydney Hotspot for Commonwealth Support
The Australian Government Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, has extended the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for Greater Sydney, including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Shellharbour and Wollongong, until 28 August 2021.
Orange, Blayney and Cabonne hotspots for Commonwealth support lifted
The Acting Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, has lifted the COVID-19 hotspot declaration of Orange City Council, Blayney Shire Council and Cabonne Shire Council, from 11:59pm on 28 July 2021.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 19 July 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Don’t fool around with syphilis
A national campaign launches to raise awareness of the sexually transmissible infection (STI) syphilis and the current outbreak happening across Australia.
Greater Melbourne hotspot for Commonwealth support lifted
The acting Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, has lifted the COVID-19 hotspot declaration for Greater Melbourne from 11:59pm on 27 July 2021.
Metropolitan Adelaide hotspot for Commonwealth support lifted
The Acting Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd has lifted the COVID-19 hotspot declaration of Metropolitan Adelaide, from 11:59pm 27 July 2021.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 26 July 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Project on 26 July 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Proect on 26 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on minimising the potential risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on minimising the potential risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's COVID-19 press conference on 24 July 2021
Read the transcript of Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 24 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
ATAGI Statement – Response to NSW COVID-19 outbreak – 24th July 2021
A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) in response to the NSW COVID-19 outbreak.
TGA approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout has taken another step forward with the Pfizer vaccine being approved for use in children aged 12 to 15 years.
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 21 July 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 21 July 2021.
Innovative grant approaches used to tackle complex health problems
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is using innovative grant models to help find solutions to significant health challenges and to turn knowledge into practice.
Declaration of Orange City Council, Blayney Shire Council and Cabonne Shire Council as a hotspot for Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared Orange City Council, Blayney Shire Council and Cabonne Shire Council a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support, for an initial period of 7 days from 11:59pm 21 July to 11:59pm on 28 July 2021.
Research to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and babies
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is supporting research to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and babies.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on The Today Show on 21 July 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on The Today Show on 21 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 21 July 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 21 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Declaration of Metropolitan Adelaide as a Hotspot for Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared Metropolitan Adelaide a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support, for an initial period of 7 days from 11:59pm 20 July 2021 until 11:59pm 27 July 2021.
Extension of the Greater Melbourne and Victorian LGAs Hotspot for Commonwealth Support
The Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has extended the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for Greater Melbourne, Moorabool Shire, City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Borough of Queenscliff, Bass Coast Shire LGA and the Rural City of Mildura to 27 July 2021.
Australians leading COVID-19 research
The Australian Government has made available $96 million under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) for the national effort fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on 3AW on 19 July 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on 3AW on 19 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Melbourne on 19 July 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Melbourne on 19 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 19 July 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 19 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 19 July 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 19 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 19 July 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 19 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Declaration of Greater Melbourne as a Hotspot for Commonwealth support widened
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has widened the Greater Melbourne, Moorabool Shire, City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Borough of Queenscliff, Bass Coast Shire LGA, including Phillip Island Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.
Declaration of Greater Melbourne as a Hotspot for Commonwealth support widened
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has widened the Greater Melbourne, Moorabool Shire, City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and Borough of Queenscliff Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.
Josh Kelly on NAIDOC Week 2021
NAIDOC week has finished its ‘official’ events for another year, but the work still continues to ‘Heal Country!’.
'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.
MRFF funding for Australians leading COVID-19 research
The Australian Government has made available $96 million for the national effort fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Read about some projects, supported by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Greater Melbourne declared a hotspot for Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has declared the Greater Melbourne, Moorabool Shire, City of Greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliff and Surf Coast Shire a COVID-19 hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.
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.
Extension of the Greater Sydney Hotspot for Commonwealth Support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has extended the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for Greater Sydney, including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Shellharbour and Wollongong, to 30 July 2021.
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.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on 2GB on 12 July 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on 2GB on 12 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 12 July 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 12 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 12 July 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 12 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 12 July 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 12 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly and Lieutenant General John Frewen's press conference on 11 July 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly and Lieutenant General John Frewen's press conference on 11 July 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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).
Extension of the Greater Sydney Hotspot for Commonwealth Support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has extended the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for Greater Sydney, including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Shellharbour and Wollongong, to 16 July 2021.
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).
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer opinion piece on improved COVID safety levels in Victorian residential aged care facilities
An opinion piece from Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan, PSM, on the greatly improved COVID safety levels in Victorian residential aged care facilities.
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).
$180 million in medical research to improve the lives of Australians
The Australian Government is investing $180 million in ground-breaking medical research projects around Australia to improve the lives of Australians and their loved ones.
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.
Food as medicine
'Food is one of our basic needs and underpins our physical, mental and social health and wellbeing, even social security,' (Danae Giardina, Gidgee Healing nutritionist and dietitian).
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.
$12.9 million for research to improve health outcomes for Australian patients
The Australian Government has announced Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) support for seven new data research projects.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on vaccinating and testing quarantine workers
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on vaccinating and testing quarantine workers.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sunrise on 29 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on Sunrise on 29 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 29 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 29 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 29 June 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on the Today Show on 29 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 28 June 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on residential aged care worker COVID-19 vaccination
A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on residential aged care worker COVID-19 vaccination.
Lieutenant General John Frewen, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Alison McMillan and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 28 June 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Alison McMillan and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 28 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sky News on 28 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's interview on Sky News about COVID-19 on 28 June 2021.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 26 June 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 26 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's interview on the Today Show on 28 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's interview on the Today Show about COVID-19 on 28 June 2021.
Declaration of Greater Sydney as a Hotspot for Commonwealth support widened
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has widened the Sydney COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support to Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong and extended the Hotspot to 9 July 2021.
Declaration of Greater Sydney as a Hotspot for Commonwealth support widened
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has widened the Sydney COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support to Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong and extended the Hotspot to 9 July 2021.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 25 June 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 25 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Declaration of Sydney as a hotspot for Commonwealth support extended
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has extended the City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick as a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support until 2 July 2021.
Declaration of Sydney as a hotspot for Commonwealth support extended
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has extended the City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick as a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support until 2 July 2021.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 3AW on 25 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 3AW on 25 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
ATAGI update following weekly COVID-19 meeting – 23 June 2021
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 23 June 2021.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly, Lieutenant General John Frewen and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 23 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly, Lieutenant General John Frewen and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 23 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Declaration of Sydney as a hotspot for Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared the local government areas of City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support, for an initial period of 7 days.
Declaration of Sydney as a hotspot for Commonwealth support
The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared the Local Government Areas of City of Sydney, Waverley, Woollahra, Bayside, Canada Bay, Inner West and Randwick a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support, for an initial period of 7 days.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 21 June 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 21 June 2021
Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting on 21 June 2021.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly, Lieutenant General John Frewen and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 21 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly, Lieutenant General John Frewen and Commodore Eric Young's press conference on 21 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
World Continence week
Read about World Continence Week on 21 to 27 June 2021. The Continence Foundation of Australia is launching BINS4Blokes – and you can get involved.
Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer, Professor Alison McMillan's press conference on 20 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan's press conference about COVID-19 on 20 June 2021.
International Legends of League
A major sporting event Legends of League was held at the end of May in rural and remote Queensland. This was the perfect opportunity for local health services to share important health information with the community.
Is it true? Will the flu vaccine protect me from getting COVID-19?
COVID-19 and influenza, also known as the flu, are not the same.
New advice on COVID-19 vaccines
There have been changes to the advice on COVID-19 vaccines. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine as the preferred vaccine for those aged 16 to 59 years.
Your Healthy Pregnancy
Keeping yourself and your baby healthy during pregnancy starts with 3 steps: eat well, stay active and ask for support.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 3AW on 18 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on 3AW on 18 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio Melbourne on 17 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio Melbourne on 17 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio Canberra on 18 June 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio Canberra on 18 June 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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