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Consultation Draft - Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan
Future focused primary health care: Australia’s Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan 2022-2032 Consultation Draft - Survey The Consultation Draft of the Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan (the plan) draws on input from consultations with individuals and organisations across the country from late 2019 to mid-2021. The plan represents a high level response to the recommendations of the Primary Health Reform Steering Group (Steering Group) which has been... MoreOpened 13 October 2021 -
The draft National Strategy for Radiation Safety
Background Australia has a long history of successfully managing the use of radiation technologies. There are well established safety standards in Australia to protect the community and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation. A review of Australia’s systems for radiation safety by the International Atomic Energy Agency identified opportunities for Australian governments to improve the consistency of regulation across the... MoreOpened 7 October 2021 -
Proposed changes to the recommended use of BCG vaccines to prevent tuberculosis
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is consulting with stakeholders on proposed changes to recommended use of BCG vaccines to prevent tuberculosis for inclusion in the Australian Immunisation Handbook, with an intention to submit the recommendation to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for its approval under section 14A of the National Health and Medical Research Council Act 1992. The draft recommendations and the rationale for the... MoreOpened 6 October 2021 -
Improving choice in residential aged care
The Australian Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety outlines a plan to improve choice in residential aged care. A new residential aged care system is being designed to assign places directly to senior Australians. This change marks the end of the Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR), and the start of a transition towards the more competitive and consumer-driven system. From 1 July 2024, senior Australians will have residential aged care... MoreOpened 29 September 2021 -
Draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Genomics Health Guiding Principles and Summary
The Department of Health is seeking input and feedback on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Genomics Health Guiding Principles (the Guiding Principles) and the associated Guiding Principles Summary Document. The Guiding Principles have been developed by the Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group (Advisory Group) on Health Genomics. The Advisory Group consists of predominantly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members with relevant expertise in genomics,... MoreOpened 29 September 2021 -
Draft National Obesity Prevention Strategy
Obesity is a complex condition affecting our whole community. A range of social, environmental, and economic factors contribute to obesity and impact a person’s ability to maintain a healthy weight. If the current trend continues, more than 18 million Australians (two-thirds of our projected population) will be overweight or obese by 2030. Addressing overweight and obesity in Australia requires a multi-faceted, community wide approach delivered through a range of initiatives, sectors, and... MoreOpened 23 September 2021 -
MRFF Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy and Priorities consultation
The Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy (Strategy) is determined by the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB). The current Strategy covers the period 2016-2021, with the next Strategy (2021-2026) to be registered before 8 November 2021. The Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015 (MRFF Act) requires AMRAB to undertake a consultation process before determining a Strategy. The Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities ... MoreOpened 20 September 2021 -
Review of the National Medicines Policy
Published in 2000, Australia’s National Medicines Policy (NMP) aims to deliver positive health outcomes for all Australians through their access to and appropriate use of medicines. It is a well-established and universally endorsed framework based on partnerships between consumers and all segments of the medicines sector to promote the NMP’s four central objectives. These are: timely access to the medicines that Australians need, at a cost that... MoreOpened 30 August 2021 -
RAT Test Results Form
Aged Care Rapid Antigen Testing Results MoreOpened 28 August 2021 -
Prostheses List Reforms_Consultation Paper 1: Prostheses List _ Purpose, Definitions and Scope
The Department of Health invites submissions in relation to proposed improvements to the Private Health Insurance (PHI) Prostheses List (PL). Consultation paper 1 concerns to the purpose, definitions and scope of the Prostheses List. In the 2021-22 Federal Budget, the Australian Government committed $22 million over four years for the Modernising and Improving the Private Health Insurance Prostheses List Budget measure. This consultation paper will canvass views on proposed... MoreOpened 23 August 2021 -
Public Consultation for the Post-market Review of Opiate Dependence Treatment Program Medicines
There are currently three medicines available for the treatment of opioid dependence under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Opiate Dependence Treatment Program (ODTP). These medicines are buprenorphine (tablets and modified release injections), buprenorphine with naloxone (films) and methadone (oral liquid). Under the ODTP, the Australian Government pays the full cost of the medicines made available under state and territory government opioid dependence treatment... MoreOpened 17 August 2021 -
Review of general practice accreditation arrangements
The Department of Health has commissioned an independent review of general practice accreditation arrangements. The purpose of this consultation is to seek stakeholder feedback on the strengths and limitations of general practice accreditation and its intersection with educational accreditation. The contribution of diverse perspectives, experiences and knowledge of all stakeholders are valued and respected. This feedback will inform a final report to be delivered to... MoreOpened 11 August 2021 -
CHSP 2022-23 Extension Readiness Survey
On 11 May 2021, the Australian Government announced changes to the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) to help position the aged care sector as it moves towards a new support at home program commencing in July 2023. The new program will replace the CHSP, Home Care Packages, Short-Term Restorative Care, and residential respite programs. To prepare for these future reforms, CHSP grant agreements will be extended for one year from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023, with most CHSP providers... MoreOpened 22 July 2021 -
Evaluation of the Aged Care Quality Standards Focus Group Registration
On 1 March 2021 the Government announced that it would review and enhance the Aged Care Quality Standards in response to a recommendation made by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. To inform this review, the department has engaged KPMG to undertake an evaluation of the current Quality Standards. The evaluation will examine: the clarity of the wording and intent of the Quality Standards the relevance of the Quality Standards to... MoreOpened 22 July 2021 -
Serious Incident Response Scheme for in-home aged care services
The Serious Incident Response Scheme for residential aged care commenced on 1 April 2021. The SIRS sets new arrangements for residential aged care providers, including flexible care in a residential setting, to manage and take reasonable steps to prevent incidents, with a focus on the safety, health and well-being of aged care consumers. As part of the 2021-22 Budget, the Australian Government announced funding to expand the SIRS to in-home aged care services from 1 July 2022. ... MoreOpened 12 July 2021 -
Potential new National Key Performance Indicators for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care (nKPIs)
The National Key Performance Indicators for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care (nKPIs) collects information from organisations that are funded under the Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme to provide primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These organisations report in June and December each year on a set of 24 indicators, endorsed by the Australian Health Minister’s Advisory Council in 2011 and collected since 2012,... MoreOpened 24 June 2021 -
Healthy Food Partnership Voluntary Industry Best Practice Guide for Serving Sizes - Public Consultation
Healthy Food Partnership Portion sizes of many foods are increasing in Australia (1). In late 2015, the Australian Government established the Healthy Food Partnership (HFP) with the aim of improving the dietary habits of Australians by making healthier food choices easier and more accessible and by raising awareness of appropriate food choices and portion sizes (2). A Portion Size Working Group (PSWG) was established with a key objective to consider how to work with industry to... MoreOpened 24 June 2021 -
Draft Terms of Reference for the Post-market Review of Opiate Dependence Treatment Program Medicines
There are currently three medicines available for the treatment of opioid dependence under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Opiate Dependence Treatment Program (ODTP). These medicines are buprenorphine (tablets and modified release injections), buprenorphine with naloxone (films) and methadone (oral liquid). Under the ODTP, the Australian Government pays the full cost of the medicines made available under state and territory government opioid dependence... MoreOpened 28 May 2021 -
Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy (EFC) review
The Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy (EFC) Program provides funding for chemotherapy medicines used for the treatment of cancer that are administered through infusion or injection at public or private hospitals. Not all chemotherapy medicines are provided through the EFC Program, but may be subsidised through the broader Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). In the 2020-21 Budget, the Government announced a review of the current EFC Program. The review will look at the impact... MoreOpened 21 May 2021 -
Hearing Services Program Review - Draft Report
On 14 August 2020, the Hon Mark Coulton, Minister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government, announced a review into the Hearing Services Program. An Independent Expert Panel comprising Professor Mike Woods (Chair) and Dr Zena Burgess is conducting the Review. The Expert Panel is supported by a Secretariat from the Department of Health. Stakeholder and community consultation is a key part of the Review. The first consultation included inviting... MoreOpened 20 May 2021 -
OSR and NKPI for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Data Framework
Health services funded under the Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme (IAHP) collect and supply important Indigenous health data sets to the Department of Health as part of their funding agreements. These are the: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander National Key Performance Indicators (nKPI)—a set of indicators that are collected twice a year at the health service level and which aggregate information on the regular clients that a health service sees. ... MoreOpened 3 May 2021 -
Public Consultation - Review of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 - draft Regulatory Impact Statement
Introduction In November 2019 the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation endorsed an ambitious plan to reform the Bi-national Food Regulation System to ensure it remains strong, robust and agile into the future. A key element underpinning the reform agenda is the review of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991 (FSANZ Act). The FSANZ Act Review commenced in July 2020, and is a... MoreOpened 6 April 2021 -
Critical Technologies for Australia – Agriculture & Health Sectors
The Australian Government, through the Critical Technologies Policy Coordination Office (CTPCO), is undertaking consultation on the future of critical technologies in the Australian agriculture and health sectors. Critical technologies are current and emerging technologies with the capacity to significantly enhance or pose risk to Australia’s national interest, including our economic prosperity, social cohesion and national security. The CTPCO provide s coordinated,... MoreOpened 17 March 2021 -
Draft National Preventive Health Strategy
Preventive health is a key pillar of Australia’s Long Term National Health Plan with mental health. In June 2019, the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP announced that the Australian Government would develop a 10-year National Preventive Health Strategy (the Strategy). In April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minister agreed to delay the public consultation process and extend the timeframe of the Strategy until 2021. An Expert Steering... MoreOpened 5 March 2021 -
Revised Aged Care Financial Report (ACFR)
The Department of Health is introducing a number of changes to the Aged Care Financial Report (ACFR) commencing with the submission of the 2020-21 ACFR. Major changes include: detailed residential segment income and expense statement at the facility level enhanced approved provider reporting consolidated parent level segment report permitted uses reconciliation. This paper sets out the changes that are intended to be introduced in 2020-21. Stakeholder... MoreOpened 3 March 2021 -
Standing Nurse Workforce Pilot Program Feedback
The purpose of this short survey is for you to provide feedback and experience on the Standing Nurse Workforce Pilot Program. MoreOpened 1 March 2021 -
Mitochondrial Donation in Australia
The Australian Government Department of Health invites you to share your views on the proposed approach to making mitochondrial donation available in Australia. The Australian Government wants to introduce mitochondrial donation so this lifesaving technology is made available for families impacted by severe mitochondrial disease. MoreOpened 5 February 2021 -
Consultation Paper: Options for Reforms and Improvements to the Prostheses List
The Department of Health invites submissions in relation to options for reforms and improvements to the Prostheses List. In 2017, the Australian Government entered into the Strategic Agreement with the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA). Through the MTAA Agreement, a number of Industry Working Groups were established to consider options for reforms to the Prostheses List. However, more information is needed to finalise the reform approach. The Department has developed... MoreOpened 18 December 2020 -
Consultation paper: Private health insurance reforms – second wave - December 2020
View the PHI Consultation Document (closed 8 February 2021) . On 6 October 2020, the Australian Government announced the second wave of reforms to private health insurance with the aim of improving the affordability, value, and attractiveness of private health insurance, particularly for younger Australians [Budget Paper No.2 - Budget Measure: Supporting Our Hospitals — simpler and more affordable private health cover for all Australians]. The announcement outlined the... MoreOpened 17 December 2020 -
Community Visitors Scheme - Performance Reporting
Survey - CVS Performance Reporting MoreOpened 16 December 2020
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