Resources
Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) Brochure
Keep your teeth healthy by brushing in the morning and at night, eating more fruit and veggies, choosing water as a drink and having regular dental check-ups.
Certification statement – Youth Vaping campaign
This certification statement, signed by Secretary Blair Comley on 31 January 2024, certifies that the Youth Vaping campaign complies with relevant guidelines and policies.
Certification statement – Sexually Transmissible Infections campaign
This certification statement, signed by Secretary Blair Comley on 20 December 2023, certifies that the Sexually Transmissible Infections campaign complies with relevant guidelines and policies.
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HPV vaccine explained for parents and guardians
All students aged approximately 12 and 13 will be offered the HPV vaccine for free in schools as part of the National Immunisation Program. The video explains the importance of the vaccine.
The Paediatric Palliative Care National Action Plan
The Paediatric Palliative Care National Action Plan is a roadmap for a national approach to prioritise and work towards common goals and objectives for paediatric palliative care.
Tackling smoking and vaping, and improving cancer outcomes – Budget 2023–24
This Budget 2023–24 fact sheet outlines measures to reduce smoking and vaping rates through stronger legislation, enforcement, education and support.
Principles and guidelines for a younger person’s access to Commonwealth funded aged care services
The document provides guidance to all parties who have roles and responsibilities over younger people seeking to access aged care services.
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Medical Research Future Fund – Professor Helen Christensen AO
Professor Helen Christensen AO (Director and Chief Scientist, Black Dog Institute) explains how the Medical Research Future Fund enables a national response to mental health issues.
healthdirect symptom checker
Use this tool if you’re feeling unwell and not sure what to do – if it’s an emergency, call 000 immediately. Answer some questions about your symptoms and get advice on whether to see a doctor, go to hospital or call an ambulance. It is available online at any time.
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Top 3 questions – The impacts of alcohol on health, how to reduce alcohol intake, and how to help someone who's struggling
Professor Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, talks about the impacts of alcohol on our health and wellbeing.
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Top 3 questions – Helping kids return to school and sports, strategies to check in with teens, and finding support
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine, answers the top three questions you've been asking on our social accounts around mental health.
My QuitBuddy app
My QuitBuddy is an app that helps you get, and stay, smoke-free and vape-free. It provides helpful tips to overcome cravings and tracking systems to chart your progress. My QuitBuddy gives you the facts you need to understand the impacts smoking and vaping have on your health.
healthdirect find a health service
Use this tool to find a health service near you. You can choose the type of service you need (such as general practice or dentist) and narrow the results to suit your needs (such as bulk billing or free parking) and location. It is available online at any time.
COVID-19 vaccination – How to speak to kids about COVID-19 vaccines
It’s natural for your child to be curious and to have lots of questions about COVID-19 vaccinations. Here are some tips for speaking to children before and after they receive a vaccine.
Evaluation of the National headspace Program
The evaluation of the National headspace Program (headspace) aims to provide a greater understanding of the appropriateness, effectiveness and outcomes of headspace to inform future policy decisions regarding implementation.
CDBS – Give your kids a reason to smile!
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) brochure is being made available to children and their parents or guardians to provide information on the scheme.
Overarching Evaluation of the National Support for Child and Youth Mental Health Program – final report
This report presents the findings of the Overarching Evaluation of the National Support for Child and Youth Mental Health Program completed by the University of Queensland.
Evaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services Program – Final report
The Evaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services (EPYS) program examined the appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency and equity of the EPYS program to determine its impact and inform future policy direction.
Evaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services Program final report – Appendices
The Evaluation of the Early Psychosis Youth Services (EPYS) Program examined the appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency and equity of the EPYS Program to determine its impact and inform future policy direction.
COVID-19 vaccination – Youth community kit
Youth community groups can use this resource kit to help young people understand the importance of getting vaccinated.
National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability – Easy Read
This Easy Read roadmap is about how we can improve health care for people with intellectual disability.
National Action Plan for the Health of Children and Young People 2020–2030
This plan outlines our approach to improving health outcomes for all children and young people. It aims to ensure that children and young people, from all backgrounds and all walks of life, have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, and are healthy safe and thriving.
Care and Management of Australians Living with Dementia
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report: Care and management of younger and older Australians living with dementia and behavioural and psychiatric symptoms of dementia (BPSD)
Community attitude research on alcohol and other drugs – executive report
Research into community attitudes and behaviour about illicit drug use was done to inform future policy and planning for alcohol and other drug issues. This summary report presents an overview of the findings.
Community attitude research on alcohol and other drugs – quantitative report
Research into community attitudes and behaviour about illicit drug use was done to inform future policy and planning for alcohol and other drug issues. This report outlines the quantitative research that was done and the results.
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