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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... MoreClosed 18 April 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... MoreClosed 17 April 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:... MoreClosed 17 April 2025 -
CLOSED: 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... MoreClosed 17 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. MoreClosed 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: ... MoreClosed 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. MoreClosed 7 April 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. MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 28 March 2025 -
Aged Care Rules consultation – Release 4a relating to place allocation, obligations and funding for providers
Written submissions The following submissions were received during the consultation. Consent to publish these submissions has been provided. The views and recommendations expressed in these submissions are those of the authors and are not the views or recommendations of the Australian Government. The Government accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any material contained in these submissions. Please note submissions may have been redacted to... MoreClosed 27 March 2025 -
Aged Care Rules consultation – Release 2c – funding and regulatory arrangements under the new Aged Care Act
Written submissions The following submissions were received during the consultation. Consent to publish these submissions has been provided. The views and recommendations expressed in these submissions are those of the authors and are not the views or recommendations of the Australian Government. The Government accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any material contained in these submissions. Please note submissions may have been redacted to... MoreClosed 27 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. MoreClosed 24 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. MoreClosed 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. MoreClosed 14 March 2025 -
Aged Care Rules consultation – Release 3 – Provider Obligations
Written submissions The following submissions were received during the consultation. Consent to publish these submissions has been provided. The views and recommendations expressed in these submissions are those of the authors and are not the views or recommendations of the Australian Government. The Government accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any material contained in these submissions. Please note submissions may have been redacted to... MoreClosed 13 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 28 February 2025 -
Aged Care Rules consultation - Release 2b - Chapter 4 Rules
Written submissions The following submissions were received during the consultation. Consent to publish these submissions has been provided. The views and recommendations expressed in these submissions are those of the authors and are not the views or recommendations of the Australian Government. The Government accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any material contained in these submissions. Please note submissions may have been redacted to... MoreClosed 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. ... MoreClosed 23 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. MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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. ... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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.... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 31 January 2025 -
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
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