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  • Development of the Aged Care Diversity Framework

    Developing an Aged Care Diversity Framework The Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP, Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Indigenous Health, has asked the Department of Health to co-design an Aged Care Diversity Framework (the Framework) by December 2017. To inform development of the Framework the... More
    Opened 8 May 2017
  • Budget staff briefing event feedback

    Thank you to all staff who attended, in person or virtually, the staff budget briefing on Wednesday 10 March at 10:30 am. We used Live Stream to bring you the briefing and Poll Everywhere to capture your questions and voting on questions for the Secretary. What did you think of both the... More
    Opened 15 May 2017
  • The form of the food ('as prepared') rules for the Health Star Rating system

    Introduction The Health Star Rating (HSR) Advisory Committee (HSRAC), responsible for overseeing the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the HSR system, is reappraising the form of the food (‘as prepared’) rules in The Guide for Industry to the HSR Calculator . On 28 April... More
    Opened 19 May 2017
  • Public submissions to the five year review of the Health Star Rating system

    Introduction The Health Star Rating (HSR) Advisory Committee (HSRAC), responsible for overseeing the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the HSR system, is undertaking a five year review of the HSR system. The HSR system is a front-of-pack labelling (FoPL) scheme intended to assist... More
    Opened 8 June 2017
  • Review of National Aged Care Quality Regulatory Processes - Public Submissions

    The Australian Government has commissioned an independent review of Commonwealth aged care quality regulatory processes (the Review). The Review was announced in response to the Oakden Report (attached below) which detailed failures in the quality of care delivered at the Oakden Older Persons... More
    Opened 19 June 2017
  • Pharmacy Review - Submissions to the Interim Report

    Submit your response to the Interim Report The Panel for the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation welcomes feedback on the reform options presented in its Interim Report. The issues contained in the Interim Report are complex, with the potential to impact significantly on... More
    Opened 22 June 2017
  • Pharmacy Review - Responses to the Interim Report

    The Interim Report presents the findings and options for reform arising from the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation. The issues in this report are complex, with the potential to impact significantly on community pharmacy. For this reason, the Review Panel invites you to provide any... More
    Opened 22 June 2017
  • Open Consultation for the Third Review of the National Gene Technology Scheme

    The first stage of consultation closed on 29 September 2017. The Legislative and Governance Forum on Gene Technology (the Forum) thanks all that have provided submissions. The Forum, also known as the LGFGT, is responsible for overseeing and governing the operation of the Scheme. The... More
    Opened 25 July 2017
  • Proposed changes to the infant pneumococcal vaccination schedule recommendations

    The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is consulting with stakeholders on proposed changes to the infant pneumococcal vaccination schedule recommendations, with an intention to submit the recommendation to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for its... More
    Opened 1 September 2017
  • Review of the National Screening and Assessment Form (NSAF)

    Background The National Screening and Assessment Form (NSAF) was implemented in My Aged Care in 2015 to support the collection of information during: Screening (conducted over-the-phone by the My Aged Care contact centre) Home Support Assessment (conducted face-to-face by the My... More
    Opened 16 October 2017
  • Proposed changes to the recommended use of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines

    The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is consulting with stakeholders on proposed changes to the HPV vaccination recommendations for inclusion in the Australian Immunisation Handbook, with an intention to submit the recommendation to the National Health and Medical... More
    Opened 30 October 2017
  • Review of National Gene Technology Scheme - Online Submissions

    Phase 2 Consultation is now closed. More
    Opened 6 November 2017
  • Health in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

    Purpose We are seeking information on domestic and international initiatives that align with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (the 2030 Agenda) and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our population, to inform the health related aspects of Australia’s Voluntary National... More
    Opened 23 November 2017
  • Specialist Dementia Care Units

    In 2016, the Australian Government announced it would establish Specialist Dementia Care Units (SDCUs) to support people who experience very severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). The Government committed to establish at least one SDCU in each of the 31 Primary Health... More
    Opened 27 November 2017
  • Implementation Plan for the National Health Genomics Policy Framework

    Introduction The Commonwealth Department of Health (the Department) is seeking feedback on the draft Implementation Plan for the National Health Genomics Policy Framework (the Framework). The Framework was developed by the Commonwealth and states and territories under Australian Health... More
    Opened 3 December 2017
  • National Cervical Screening Program - Primary Health Network Feedback Form

    The Department of Health is seeking feedback from PHN staff on the effectiveness of communication and awareness activities relating to the National Cervical Screening Program and National Cancer Screening Register in order to identify ongoing opportunities for improvement. We look... More
    Opened 1 February 2018
  • Aged Care Workforce Strategy

    The Aged Care Workforce Strategy Taskforce (the Taskforce) welcomes your input to the development of the Aged Care Workforce Strategy (the Strategy). The Taskforce was formed on 1 November 2017, and is due to report to the Minister for Aged Care, the Hon Ken Wyatt AM, MP by 30 June 2018. It... More
    Opened 8 February 2018
  • Review of National Gene Technology Scheme - Phase 3 Consultation - Online Submissions

    Phase 3 consultation has now closed. In recognising the importance of thorough consultation to inform this Review, consultation has been organised in three key phases: Phase 1: identifying key issues for consideration (completed) Phase 2: collaboratively exploring policy... More
    Opened 28 March 2018
  • Proposed changes to the meningococcal and Haemophilus influenzae type B disease chapters

    The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is consulting with stakeholders on proposed changes to meningococcal and Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccination recommendations for inclusion in the Australian Immunisation Handbook, with an intention to submit the recommendation... More
    Opened 6 April 2018
  • Development of the National Action Plan for Endometriosis

    Online Consultation on the Development of the National Action Plan for Endometriosis NOTE: the DRAFT National Action Plan for Endometriosis is attached below the survey link. Endometriosis is a common, yet commonly under-recognised chronic disease. It is estimated that more... More
    Opened 11 May 2018
  • Medical Research Future Fund consultation to inform the second Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2018-2020

    Consistent with the Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015 (the Act), the independent Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) is conducting a national consultation to inform the development of the second set of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Australian Medical Research and... More
    Opened 29 June 2018
  • Consultation for initial drafting of the National Tobacco Strategy 2022-2030

    In 2018, the Department engaged Siggins Miller Consultants Pty Ltd (Siggins Miller) to facilitate a range of consultation activities to inform the initial drafting of the next National Tobacco Strategy (NTS). These included: Targeted strategy development... More
    Opened 9 July 2018
  • Public Consultation: Labelling of sugars on packaged foods & drinks

    Purpose This consultation has been prepared by the Food Regulation Standing Committee (FRSC) at the request of the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation (the Forum) to support consideration of regulatory and non-regulatory options for labelling of sugars... More
    Opened 11 July 2018
  • Review of Australia's Sports Integrity Arrangements - Developing a Government Response

    The Government welcomes the Review of Australia’s Sports Integrity Arrangements (the Review) – the most comprehensive analysis of Australia’s sports integrity arrangements ever undertaken. The Review found that Australia is a world leader in the sports integrity field, and has an... More
    Opened 1 August 2018
  • Review and renewal of the Australian Sports Diplomacy Strategy

    The Office for Sport co-administers the Australian Sports Diplomacy Strategy 2015-18 (the Strategy) with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The Strategy is due to expire at the end of 2018. The Office for Sport is seeking submissions to inform the review and... More
    Opened 2 August 2018
  • National Strategic Approach to Maternity Services Consultation round 2

    The development of the National Strategic Approach to Maternity Services (NSAMS) has commenced round 2 of consultation. The consultation involves face to face workshops, an online survey and opportunity to submit written responses. In addition there will also be a series of webinars to... More
    Opened 3 September 2018
  • The draft Charter of Aged Care Rights

    The draft Charter of Aged Care Rights Consultation Paper outlines the basis for developing a single Charter of Aged Care Rights and how the draft Charter has been developed to date. As noted in the Paper, the draft Charter is aimed at stimulating feedback from this consultation. Changes to the... More
    Opened 5 September 2018
  • National Cervical Screening Program - Primary Health Network Feedback Form

    The Department of Health is seeking feedback from PHN staff on the effectiveness of these teleconferences relating to the National Cervical Screening Program and National Cancer Screening Register in order to identify ongoing opportunities for improvement. PHN teleconferences are held... More
    Opened 11 September 2018
  • Consultation to develop the detailed Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety

    On Sunday 16 September Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the Government's decision to ask the Governor General to establish a Royal Commission into the aged care sector. The Royal Commission will primarily look at the quality of care provided in residential and home aged care to... More
    Opened 17 September 2018
  • Establishing a National Men's Health Strategy for 2020 to 2030

    Australian males generally enjoy better health and a longer life expectancy than males in most other countries in the world. Yet, on average, Australian males have a shorter life expectancy than Australian females, and some population groups of males, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait... More
    Opened 10 October 2018
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