13 May 2024

Call for nominations for the First Nations Health Governance Group

We will partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders through the new First Nations Health Governance Group to improve health outcomes. We are seeking nominations from interested Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander leaders to join the group.

10 May 2024

AHPPC statement on e-cigarettes – 10 May 2024

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the public health risks of e-cigarettes.

07 May 2024

Helping the Northern Rivers community to heal after the 2022 floods

The Australian Government is providing $3.8 million to help over 200 people left with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after the floods. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

02 May 2024

Video message from health minister: nominate a Medicare Champion now!

Do you know a person, team or practice who goes above and beyond to improve the health of their community? Nominate them for a Stronger Medicare Award.

02 May 2024

Transforming health and medical research in Australia

The Australian Government is investing $1.89 billion, and will develop a national strategy, to transform health and medical research in Australia.

01 May 2024

Express interest in the Menu and Mealtime Review Program by 10 May

Are you a residential aged care provider? Express your interest in receiving a free menu and mealtime review. Expressions of interest close on 10 May 2024.

02 May 2024

Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly’s interview on ABC News Breakfast on 30 April 2024

Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly’s interview with Michael Rowland on ABC News Breakfast about getting vaccinated against influenza (flu).

30 Apr 2024

Consumer Health Literacy and Health Professional Education Grant Opportunity Forum presentation

Learn about the forum we hosted for stakeholders interested in the Consumer Health Literacy or Health Professional Education Grant Opportunity.

24 Apr 2024

Expansion of the National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) Program

From Monday 29 April 2024, the NIPVIP Program will be expanded to allow pharmacies to claim a payment for the off-site administration of National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccinations in residential aged care and disability homes.

18 Apr 2024

Scope of Practice Review Issues Paper 2 – call for submissions

We are now calling for submissions in response to Issues Paper 2