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  • Request for Revalidated Services

    This form is to be completed if you wish to complete a request for a Revalidated Service for a client with the Australian Government Hearing Services Program. Supporting Evidence is now required for every Revalidated Service Request. Please have supporting documents ready to submit with your request. Please click the link below to begin your request. More
    Opened 14 April 2025

  • Weekly Bed Vacancy Data Request - 11 April 2025

    Please complete the data survey by close of business today. Please do not use any other to provide your data, as this impacts consolidation and analysis. This information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) by end of day, Monday 14 April 2025. It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. More
    Closed 14 April 2025

  • Expression of Interest: National Suicide Prevention Office Lived Experience Partnership Group

    About the National Suicide Prevention Office The National Suicide Prevention Office (NSPO) was established in January 2022 as a specialist office located within the National Mental Health Commission. The NSPO is tasked with leading a coordinated, whole-of-governments approach to suicide prevention. The NSPO aims to guide and support all levels and parts of government to take coordinated, comprehensive and consistent action to reduce suicide and suicidality, including through: ... More
    Closed 13 April 2025

  • Weekly Bed Vacancy Data Request - 4 April 2025

    Please complete the data survey by close of business today. Please do not use any other to provide your data, as this impacts consolidation and analysis. This information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) by end of day, Monday 7 April 2025. It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. More
    Closed 7 April 2025

  • National Health and Medical Research Strategy - Webinar 2 Survey

    The National Health and Medical Research Strategy (National Strategy) will build on Australia’s strengths in health and medical research and world-leading research capability. It will aim to attract researchers and investors and improve health results in communities. Ms Rosemary Huxtable AO PSM, Chair of the National Strategy, held the second National Strategy online webinar (Webinar 2) on 7 April 2025. It provided an update on work to date to develop the National... More
    Opened 7 April 2025

  • Survey for the 24-month review of the Minimum Stockholding Requirements

    Minimum Stockholding Requirements From 1 July 2023 minimum stockholding requirements (MSR) have applied to certain medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) referred to as Designated Brands. The MSR is designed to help protect Australian patients, pharmacists, and prescribers from the impact of global medicines shortages. While these measures will not prevent shortages that are outside of the control of Australian companies, they will help to ensure that... More
    Opened 7 April 2025

  • DIR-215 Limited and controlled release of canola genetically modified for dairy protein production

    The Gene Technology Regulator has received a licence application (DIR 215) from Miruku Australia Pty Ltd for a field trial of genetically modified (GM) canola. Comments are now being sought on the consultation version of the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (RARMP) that has been prepared by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR). The draft RARMP and other relevant documents can be viewed in the related attachments below. Note: No... More
    Opened 2 April 2025

  • Responsible Person survey for 24-month review of the Minimum Stockholding Requirements

    Purpose of Survey: The Australian Department of Health and Aged Care (the department) is conducting a 24-month review of the outcomes and impacts of the Minimum Stockholding Requirements (MSR) policy that commenced on 1 July 2023 under Division 3CAA under the National Health Act 1953. We are seeking your input to the review through this online survey. This is the second survey of RPs on the MSR. The first survey, conducted in 2024 for the 12-month review,... More
    Opened 31 March 2025

  • Weekly Bed Vacancy Data Request - 28 March 2025

    Please complete the data survey by close of business today. Please do not use any other to provide your data, as this impacts consolidation and analysis. This information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) by end of day, Monday 31 March 2025. It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. More
    Closed 31 March 2025

  • Consultation on PHI Rules - October 2025 sunset

    The Department of Health and Aged Care (department) and Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) are undertaking a review of private health insurance legislation in accordance with the Legislation Act 2003 to ensure it remains fit‑for‑purpose, is kept up to date and in force so long as it is needed. This review applies to four Rules. Three of these Rules are administered by the department: Private Health Insurance (Risk Equalisation... More
    Closed 31 March 2025

  • Consultation on Assignment of Medicare Benefits for Simplified Billing Services

    The Department of Health and Aged Care is modernising and simplifying the assignment of benefit process by creating solutions that will streamline Medicare billing for bulk billed and simplified billing services. The Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (Assignment of Medicare Benefits) Act 2024, which was passed by Parliament on 2 July 2024, with Royal Assent provided on 9 July 2024, provides the basis for this work. This amends the Health Insurance Act 1973 and changes will commence on 9... More
    Closed 28 March 2025

  • DIR-213 Clinical trial of a genetically modified human adenovirus for treatment of melanoma

    The Gene Technology Regulator has received a licence application (DIR 213) from Novotech (Australia) Pty Ltd for a clinical trial of a genetically modified (GM) adenovirus as a treatment for melanoma. Comments are now being sought on the consultation version of the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (RARMP) that has been prepared by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR). The draft RARMP and other relevant documents can be viewed in the related... More
    Opened 25 March 2025

  • Weekly Bed Vacancy Data Request - 21 March 2025

    Please complete the data survey by close of business today. Please avoid using another format to provide your data, as it impacts consolidation and analysis. This information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) by end of day, Monday 24 March 2025. It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. More
    Closed 24 March 2025

  • Public Consultation on an Emerging Mental Health Curriculum Framework for Undergraduate Health Degrees

    There is a persistent and ongoing mental health workforce shortage across Australia. Upskilling the broader health workforce to identify, respond, refer, and support the mental health of people under their care is a priority. There is little consistency in existing mental health training across undergraduate health degrees, leading to a varying minimum standard of education and level of preparedness among graduating students. Developing a mental health curriculum framework will help... More
    Opened 17 March 2025

  • DIR-214 Trial of a genetically modified (GM) vaccine for the prevention of respiratory disease in horses

    The University of Queensland is seeking approval to trial a GM Adenovirus-based vaccine against R.equi induced respiratory disease (Rattles) in foals. Comments are now being sought on the consultation version of the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (RARMP) that has been prepared by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR). The draft RARMP and other relevant documents can be viewed in the related attachments below. Note: No personally... More
    Opened 17 March 2025

  • Weekly Bed Vacancy Data Request - 14 March 2025

    Please complete the data survey by close of business today. Please avoid using another format to provide your data, as it impacts consolidation and analysis. This information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) by end of day, Monday 17 March 2025. It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. More
    Closed 17 March 2025

  • Tasmania Bed Vacancy Data

    Thank you for your continued support of the residental aged care bed vacancy mapping process. The information you provide assists the Tasmanian Health Services (THS) with aged care discharge planning. More
    Closed 14 March 2025

  • DIR 212 Invitation to comment on a field trial of genetically modified canola

    The Gene Technology Regulator has received a licence application (DIR 212) from The University of Adelaide for a field trial of genetically modified (GM) canola. Comments are now being sought on the consultation version of the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (RARMP) that has been prepared by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR). The draft RARMP and other relevant documents can be viewed in the related attachments below. Note:... More
    Opened 6 March 2025

  • Consultation: Draft National Allied Health Workforce Strategy

    The Department of Health and Aged Care, on behalf of the Australian Government, is working with state and territory governments to develop a National Allied Health Workforce Strategy, as recommended in the Independent review of Australia’s regulatory settings relating to overseas health practitioners Final Report . Development of the Draft Strategy has been led by a Strategy Steering Group. The group comprises Chief Allied Health Officers from each state and territory, as... More
    Closed 3 March 2025

  • Draft Quality Standards for Human Research Ethics Committees and their Host Institutions

    In Australia, any research posing more than a low risk to participants must be reviewed and approved by a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). HRECs promote the ethical conduct of human research by advising on the protection of, and respect for, research participants, as well as its scientific value. Australian HRECs are usually affiliated with an institution or governing body, which establishes and maintains an HREC as part of its responsibility for research. Health... More
    Opened 3 March 2025

  • National Health and Medical Research Strategy - Webinar Survey

    The Minister for Health and Aged Care announced in May 2024 that the Australian Government would develop the National Health and Medical Research Strategy (National Strategy). The purpose of the National Strategy is to deliver: a plan to strengthen and leverage Australia’s world-leading research capability better health outcomes from a productive and efficient research ecosystem. At the conclusion of... More
    Closed 28 February 2025

  • Healthy Food Partnership Reformulation Program: Wave 3 Category Definitions and Targets

    The Healthy Food Partnership (Partnership) is a voluntary collaboration between the food industry, the public health sector and government. Its goal is to enhance population health by improving the food environment and influencing Australians' ability to make healthier food choices. A key initiative of the Partnership is the Partnership Reformulation Program (PRP) which aims to reduce Australians' consumption of sodium, saturated fat and sugar from processed foods. ... More
    Closed 23 February 2025

  • Have your say on the design of a national registration scheme for personal care workers in aged care

    The Australian Government is seeking views on the design of a national registration scheme to support personal care workers employed in aged care, including new training and skills requirements. The scheme will support the growth of a strengthened aged care workforce, where personal care workers are better valued for the important role they perform, and with greater professional development opportunities and improved conditions. It will also play an important role in... More
    Opened 18 February 2025

  • Have your say! Complex Project Management Profession in 2025

    The Complex Project Management (CPM) Profession seeks to enhance the complex project management skillset to transform how the APS successfully delivers Government priorities. As a member of the CPM Profession, you will be part of the commitment to uplift capability, evaluate how our workforce responds to increasing complexity in projects, and embed exemplary practices for adoption across the APS. More
    Closed 14 February 2025

  • Consultation on Private Hospital Financial Data Collection Framework

    About the Private Hospital Financial Data Collection Framework The private hospital sector is an important part of Australia’s health care system. The sector is diverse, with variations in size, location, types of services delivered, business models and agreements with private health insurers and other funders. The Department is developing a Private Hospital Financial Data Collection Framework, based on the recent Private Hospital Sector Financial Viability Health Check (the... More
    Closed 14 February 2025

  • Medical Research Future Fund Traumatic Brain Injury Mission - National Consultation on the refreshed Roadmap and Implementation Plan

    The Medical Research Future Fund Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Mission is investing $50.0 million over 10 years from 2019-20 to support research designed to improve the lives of all Australians who experience TBI. Our mission is to accelerate Australian TBI research that develops and delivers innovative and effective treatments that substantially and equitably optimise and improve outcomes for people who experience TBI, in partnership with people with TBI and carers. ... More
    Closed 10 February 2025

  • 2024 Influenza Vaccination Reporting for Aged Care Service Staff and Residents

    Reporting of residential aged care residents and aged care staff influenza vaccinations in 2024 As required under the Aged Care Act 1997, Accountability Principles, each aged care service must report the number of residential aged care residents and aged care staff who received an influenza vaccination in 2024. This important information will support future vaccination activities in 2025 and ensures adequate steps have been taken to protect residents and staff... More
    Closed 7 February 2025

  • Prescribed List - Clarifying definitions under the current Grouping Scheme

    We are clarifying and refining some definitions and descriptors for different categories of the Prescribed List (at the group, subgroup, and/or suffix level). This will be done under the current Grouping Scheme. We commenced this activity in response to enquiries received from stakeholders. We will continue this activity progressively over the coming months, with sets of definitions updated at a time. To ensure that the clarity objective is met, we will follow... More
    Closed 5 February 2025

  • Consultation on Private Health Reform Options - January 2025

    The private hospital sector is an important part of Australia’s health care system. The sector is diverse, with variations in size, location, types of services delivered, business models and agreements with private health insurers and other funders. In early 2024, high-level evidence and stakeholder feedback provided to the Australian Government raised financial viability concerns for the private hospital sector, which could potentially impact the health system and patient outcomes.... More
    Closed 31 January 2025

  • Public consultation on the Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy consultation draft

    Thank you for your interest in the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. The public consultation on the draft Advice on the National Suicide Prevention Strategy has now closed. The NSPO will collate all responses and integrate key themes into the document. A summary report on feedback received will be included on this page when available. Thank you to all who have provided feedback.  It is time to change the approach to suicide prevention. This is draft Advice on the National... More
    Closed 31 January 2025
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