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Review of Primary Health Network Business Model & Mental Health Flexible Funding Model
Primary Health Networks (PHNs) were established by the Australian Government in 2015 as a response to the recommendations of the Review of Medicare Locals conducted by John Horvath (2014). Since they were established, the primary care sector has changed significantly and the role of PHNs has expanded in response to primary care and digital reforms, COVID-19, climate driven emergencies, and impacts from workforce shortages. Looking forward, Strengthening Medicare and MyMedicare, reviews... MoreClosed 22 January 2025 -
National Early Intervention Service - Draft Service Delivery Model
Purpose The Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care (the Department) is seeking feedback on the National Early Intervention Service draft service delivery model informed by targeted consultations with service providers, consumer and lived experience groups, priority population representatives and state and territory governments throughout October – December 2024. This consultation process seeks to gather sector-wide feedback to ensure the draft... MoreClosed 20 January 2025 -
Residential Care Service List
The Department of Health and Aged Care is consulting on the proposed Residential Care Service List. This list explains what care and services aged care homes must provide to all permanent residents and residential respite recipients. It will replace the current Schedule 1 of the Quality of Care Principles 2014 – the Schedule of Specified Care and Services, under the new Aged Care Act. The department has also received feedback from the recent... MoreClosed 20 January 2025 -
National Lung Cancer Screening Program Guidelines Public Consultation
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (program) is an Australian Government initiative being implemented in partnership with the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO). From July 2025, high-risk people aged between 50 and 70 years with a history of cigarette smoking of at least 30 pack-years will be able to get a free low-dose CT scan using fixed and mobile screening infrastructure every two years unless a screen detected abnormality is found... MoreClosed 5 January 2025 -
Medical Research Future Fund Australian Brain Cancer Mission - National Consultation on the refreshed Roadmap and Implementation Plan
This consultation closed on 20 December 2024. A summary of the feedback received, and actions taken, is provided in the Australian Brain Cancer Mission National Consultation Report . The Australian Brain Cancer Mission is investing $126.4 million over 10 years from 2017-18 to support research into brain cancer. This consists of $50 million from the Australian Government through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and $76.4 million to date in commitments from the Funding... MoreClosed 20 December 2024 -
Development of the Fifth National Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategy 2024-2030
Ensuring Australians can live free from the impact of Sexually Transmissible Infections (STI) is a priority of the Australian Government. We are seeking your feedback on the draft Fifth National Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategy 2024-2030 (Strategy). This Strategy sits alongside other National Strategies that address: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); Hepatitis B; Hepatitis C; and Blood-Borne Viruses (BBV) and... MoreClosed 20 December 2024 -
Aged Care Reforms Sector Pulse Survey
The Aged Care Reforms Sector Pulse Survey is an opportunity for the aged care sector to tell us how things are going and what support you need from us. Your feedback will help us improve communication, engagement, training and support as you implement the changes to aged care. Who can participate? aged care providers aged care workers other stakeholders who are involved in delivering a service in the aged care system. ... MoreClosed 20 December 2024 -
Get involved - Review draft national standards for counsellors and psychotherapists
You are invited to participate in consultation to test the draft national standards for counsellors and psychotherapists. Allen + Clarke has been engaged by the Department of Health and Aged Care (the Department) to undertake background research and engage with key stakeholders to develop national standards for counsellors and psychotherapists. Information and insights gathered during the initial research and consultation phases informed the development of a set of draft national... MoreClosed 13 December 2024 -
Star Ratings for residential aged care – design changes
Star Ratings for residential aged care is getting a refresh. We want your feedback on how ratings are calculated and other proposed improvements. Star Ratings can help older people and their families compare the quality of aged care homes and make more informed choices. We are changing the way some of the ratings are calculated, following the commencement of the new Aged Care Act. We want your feedback on: how the Compliance rating is calculated how the... MoreClosed 13 December 2024 -
Proposed minor and technical amendments to the Gene Technology Regulations 2001
The Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) is consulting to seek the views of anyone likely to be affected by the proposed minor and technical amendments to the Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (the Regulations) described in the following pages . Feedback is specifically sought on whether the proposed minor and technical amendments described below would sufficiently improve clarity in the legislation, and on the impact the proposed amendments would have on regulated stakeholders .... MoreClosed 8 December 2024 -
New Aged Care Act Rules Consultation Release 2a: Support at Home funding
The Stage 2a release contains the draft Rules for Chapter 4 of the Aged Care Act 2024. The release focuses on funding related to the new Support at Home program, it covers funding for aged care services under the program, including subsidies, individual contributions and means testing for older people. Feedback was collected via an online form. Submissions closed on 6 December 2024. We will use this feedback to refine the Rules for the new laws. MoreClosed 6 December 2024 -
OGTR Online Services Portal Survey
The OGTR is implementing the Online Services Portal (the Portal) to improve application and reporting processes. Feedback on your experience with the Portal will assist with improving the service. This survey only takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. Note: All responses are anonymous and will be treated as confidential. No personally identifying information will be released. MoreClosed 30 November 2024 -
Medicare Safety Net Reform
Medicare Safety Nets serve an important role in protecting health care consumers from the impact of high out-of-pocket costs. The safety nets do not apply to services that are not listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) or to MBS services that are delivered in hospital. Once your out-of-pocket medical costs reach a certain amount, Medicare gives you a higher amount back for the rest of the year. Anyone enrolled in Medicare is eligible for these safety nets. ... MoreClosed 22 November 2024 -
Reforms to Strengthen the National Mental Health Commission and National Suicide Prevention Office
The Department of Health and Aged Care (the Department) is leading consultation on reforms to strengthen the National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) and National Suicide Prevention Office (NSPO). As part of the 2024-25 Budget, the Government announced a process of reform to reset and strengthen the NMHC and NSPO. This reform process will respond to the findings of the 2023 Independent Investigation into the Commission (the Investigation), while positioning both the NMHC... MoreClosed 18 November 2024 -
Prescribed List Reforms - Billing code format (Part A, C and D)
We reviewed stakeholder feedback from the billing code workshop on 18 October 2024. We considered the feedback in finalising the billing code format: AXNNN Where: X represents an alpha or a numeric character, and AX remains as sponsor-specific prefix (SupplierCode) We ask that you review the proposal and let us know of any technical contraints by Friday 8 November 2024. MoreClosed 8 November 2024 -
Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Amendment (On-Product Health Messages and Other Measures) Regulations 2024
Public Consultation on the draft Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Amendment (On‑Product Health Messages and Other Measures) Regulations 2024 The Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Act 2023 (the Act) commenced on 1 April 2024. The objects of the Act are to: improve public health by discouraging smoking and the use of regulated tobacco items, and encouraging people to give up smoking and to stop using regulated tobacco items; give effect to... MoreClosed 8 November 2024 -
Proposed amendments to the Gene Technology Act 2000
The Third Review (Review) of the National Gene Technology Scheme (Scheme) found that overall, the Scheme is working well and has operated successfully in assessing and managing the risks posed by genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The Review also identified opportunities to update and modernise the Scheme that would strengthen it and make sure it remains fit for purpose. The proposed amendments to Gene Technology Act 2000 (the GT Act) aim to ensure the Scheme... MoreClosed 8 November 2024 -
Medical Research Future Fund Genomics Health Futures Mission - National Consultation on the refreshed Roadmap and Implementation Plan
The Genomics Health Futures Mission (GHFM) is investing $500.1 million over 10 years (2018-2028) in genomics research under the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). It will improve testing, diagnosis and treatment for genetic diseases, guide prevention and help personalise treatment options to better target and improve health outcomes and reduce unnecessary interventions and associated health costs for all Australians. A second Expert Advisory Panel was appointed in... MoreClosed 8 November 2024 -
Aged Care draft Rules consultation - Release 1 Service List
Stage 1 release – Service list The Stage 1 consultation release contained the service list . This outlined the care and services that will be available to older people under the new laws. Feedback was collected via an online form. Submissions closed on 31 October 2024. We will use this feedback to refine the Rules for the new laws. MoreClosed 31 October 2024 -
Updating clinical guidelines for dementia care
Monash University is updating the 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines and Principles of Care for People with Dementia, to help improve the quality and consistency of dementia care. As part of this update, they want to hear from: people living with dementia, their families and carers people working in dementia practice, support and research anyone interested in the topic of dementia. Get involved... MoreOpened 25 October 2024 -
Draft National Nursing Workforce Strategy
The Department of Health and Aged Care, Victorian Department of Health and Safer Care Victoria, in collaboration with all jurisdictions, are developing Australia’s first National Nursing Workforce Strategy (the strategy). The strategy will establish priorities for enhancing the nursing workforce, aiming to bolster the delivery of health and aged care to all Australian communities. It offers a comprehensive framework to foster collaboration and drive action... MoreClosed 20 October 2024 -
Draft 24-hour movement recommendations for adults and older Australians
To help Australians understand how much to sit, move, and sleep across the day, the Australian Government is updating and modernising: Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Guidelines for Adults (18-64 years) Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Guidelines for Older People (65 years and above). The modernised guidelines will incorporate a 24-hour approach to activity and will recognise the importance of sleep. The updated 24-hour... MoreClosed 18 October 2024 -
Safe and Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Health Care – Legislation and Regulation Review
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help solve urgent and emerging challenges in our health care system and support the health care workforce dedicate more time to delivering care. However, along with the potential opportunities of AI in health care, there is community concern about the safety and risks of AI. There are concerns that current legislative and regulatory frameworks do not adequately mitigate potential for harm. There are high-risk use cases for AI in health care. ... MoreClosed 14 October 2024 -
The Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC): Consultation on how the Australian CDC plans to use data
The Government has committed to establishing a centre for disease control (CDC) to make sure Australia is well prepared for public health emergencies The Australian Government wants the CDC to: prepare and plan for potential public health emergencies, such as pandemics provide advice to support responses to emergencies that affect public health, such as natural disasters stay up to date with the latest evidence on... MoreClosed 13 October 2024 -
Have your say about MBS Online
MBS Online contains the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), a listing of the Medicare services subsidised by the Australian Government. MBS Online is critical for keeping Australians – including patients, providers, insurers and software vendors – up to date on the latest MBS information by reflecting updates as soon as changes to the MBS occur. This survey gives users of MBS Online a chance to provide their views and feedback on the functionality and user experience of the... MoreClosed 11 October 2024 -
Feedback on implementing MPS Direct Care Targets
The purpose of this survey is to provide MPS trial sites with the opportunity to provide their views, feedback and input in regard to direct care targets to inform subsequent discussions. At this stage, the survey is designed to get your high level views. There is no expectation that you will undertake research, collect data or go out of your way to provide policies in order to complete this survey. If policies, data or research is readily available then we would welcome it being provided. ... MoreClosed 9 October 2024 -
MPS 24/7 RN Trial Survey
The purpose of this survey is to provide MPS trial sites with the opportunity to provide feedback on their experiences with the 24/7 RN requirement trial and reporting arrangements. MoreClosed 9 October 2024 -
2024 Stoma Appliance Scheme Schedule Review
The 2023-24 Budget included agreement to a comprehensive review of the Stoma Appliance Scheme (SAS) Schedule. The aim of the SAS Schedule Review (the Review) is to make sure all the products listed are clinically effective, correctly priced, and cost-effective. While there have been reviews of specific sub-groups or products on the SAS Schedule, there has been no comprehensive review of all products, pricing and groups since 2010. The Review is focusing on: the... MoreClosed 6 October 2024 -
Single Assessment System Workforce Transition Training Feedback
Share your views with us on the training materials that have been developed for your transition to a Single Assessment System workforce. MoreOpened 1 October 2024 -
Goal 3: Provision of Quality Screening and Assessments Learning Feedback
Share your views with us on the training materials provided to you in Goal 3 within MAClearning. MoreOpened 1 October 2024
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