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  • Community Visitors Scheme - Performance Reporting

    Survey - CVS Performance Reporting More
    Opened 16 December 2020

  • Medical Research Future Fund's Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission - National Consultation on the Roadmap and Implementation Plan

    The Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission (the Mission) was announced in December 2018 to provide $185 million for research to support older people to maintain their health and quality of life as they age, live independently for longer and access quality care when they need it. An Expert Advisory Panel was appointed in May 2019 to provide advice to the Minister for Health on the strategic priorities for research investment through the Mission.... More
    Opened 14 December 2020

  • Medical Research Future Fund's Stem Cell Therapies Mission - National Consultation on the Roadmap and Implementation Plan

    The Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Stem Cell Therapies Mission (the Mission) was announced as part of the 2019-20 budget to provide $150 million for research to develop innovative, safe and effective treatments accessible to all Australians who need them. An Expert Advisory Panel was appointed in April 2019 to provide advice to the Minister for Health on the strategic priorities for research investment through the Mission. As per the MRFF Mission Governance document ,... More
    Opened 14 December 2020

  • National Gene Technology Scheme, Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (CRIS)

    In July 2017 the Legislative and Governance Forum on Gene Technology (the Forum) formally commenced the Third Review (Third Review) of the National Gene Technology Scheme (the Scheme). The initial aim of the Review was to assess the operation of the Scheme with respect to its policy objectives. The Review also sought to identify areas where changes might assist to future-proof and modernise the Scheme, to help ensure efficiency and timeliness of the responses to emerging technologies.... More
    Opened 14 December 2020

  • Medical Research Future Fund's Genomics Health Futures Mission - National Consultation on the Roadmap, Implementation Plan and Summary of Recommendations from the Scientific Strategy Committee Report

    The Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Genomics Health Futures Mission (the Mission) was announced as part of the 2018-19 budget to provide $500 million for research to deliver better testing, diagnosis and treatment. An Expert Advisory Committee was appointed in April 2019 to provide advice to the Minister for Health on the strategic priorities for research investment through the Mission. As per the MRFF Mission Governance document , the Expert Advisory Committee is to... More
    Opened 14 December 2020

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

    The Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Traumatic Brain Injury Mission (the Mission) was announced as part of the 2019-20 budget to provide $50 million for research to improve patient recovery after Brain injury. It will support projects that predict recovery outcomes, or identify the most effective care and treatments. An expert working group was established in December 2019 to provide advice to the Minister for Health on the strategic priorities for research investment through the... More
    Opened 14 December 2020

  • Medical Research Future Fund's Cardiovascular Health Mission - National Consultation on the Roadmap and Implementation Plan

    The Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Cardiovascular Health Mission (the Mission) was announced as part of the 2019-20 budget to provide $220 million for research to make transformative improvements in cardiovascular health and stroke for all Australians. An Expert Advisory Panel was appointed in April 2019 to provide advice to the Minister for Health on the strategic priorities for research investment through the Mission. As per the MRFF Mission Governance document, the... More
    Opened 14 December 2020

  • Aspirations for the food regulatory system

    Reform of the food regulatory system In March 2020, the Australian New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation (the Forum) endorsed an implementation plan for an ambitious reform agenda for the food regulatory system aimed at ensuring the system remains strong, robust and agile into the future. The reform agenda is being progressed through a number of interconnected projects. This consultation is part of the first stage of the Review of the Intergovernmental Food Regulation... More
    Opened 23 November 2020

  • Productivity Commission Report on Mental Health

    The Australian Government welcomes the Productivity Commission (PC) Inquiry Report on Mental Health. It provides 21 recommendations with 103 associated actions spanning five key themes: prevention and early help for people; improve people’s experiences with mental healthcare; improve people’s experiences with services beyond the health system; equip workplaces to be mentally healthy; and instil incentives and... More
    Opened 16 November 2020

  • National Suicide Prevention Taskforce – Interim Advice Public Consultation

    The Australian Government is working towards zero suicides and appointed Ms Christine Morgan as the first National Suicide Prevention Adviser reporting directly to the Prime Minister. The National Suicide Prevention Adviser has provided the Prime Minister with the Interim Advice (the Advice) to inform a whole of government approach to suicide prevention. There are three parts that together make up the Advice: a lived experience informed report called ‘Compassion... More
    Opened 16 November 2020

  • Voluntary Indigenous Identifier Framework

    Since 2002, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been able to have their status recorded confidentially on a database called the Voluntary Indigenous Identifier (VII). The VII is primarily used to estimate use of the Medicare Benefits Scheme by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This information, grouped together to produce statistical reports, appears in a range of publications and is used to: improve policies focused on access to health programs and... More
    Opened 9 November 2020

  • Consistency of food regulatory approaches

    In March 2020, the Australian New Zealand Forum on Food Regulation (the Forum) endorsed an implementation plan for an ambitious reform agenda for the food regulatory system aimed at ensuring the system remains strong, robust and agile into the future. The reform agenda is being progressed through a number of interconnected projects: While these projects are being progressed in parallel (with separate consultation processes focusing on different elements of the food regulatory... More
    Opened 6 November 2020

  • Proposed amendment to the Australian Immunisation Register Act 2015

    Changes to the Australian Immunisation Register legislation We're seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Australian Immunisation Register Act 2015 (AIR Act). The proposed amendment to the AIR Act is to make it mandatory for all recognised vaccination providers to submit vaccines to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). The proposed legislative changes will not make having a vaccine mandatory, rather it will be mandatory for... More
    Opened 5 November 2020

  • Hearing Services Program Review - Consultation Paper

    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 Panel made up of Professor Mike Woods (Chair) and Dr Zena Burgess will conduct the Review, with the support of an Australian Government Department of Health Secretariat. The public consultation phase is a key part of the Review. The Hearing Services Program Review Consultation... More
    Opened 30 October 2020

  • Review of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program - Have Your Say

    We are seeking your views on the Australian Government’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (the Program). The Department of Health has commissioned an independent and comprehensive review of the Program. The Review will measure the extent to which the program is meeting its objectives and will inform further program improvements. To find out more about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program Review, refer to the Terms of Reference below, and the Review's Consultation... More
    Opened 27 October 2020

  • Proposed changes to the recommended use of the rabies vaccine

    The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is consulting with stakeholders on proposed changes to rabies vaccination recommendations 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 changes are outlined in the... More
    Opened 19 October 2020

  • Second phase open consultation for the National Dust Disease Taskforce

    Background In January 2020, the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, released the Interim Advice from the National Dust Disease Taskforce. A copy of the Interim Advice and Minister’s media release can be found under Related Documents. Why we are consulting The intent of this second phase of consultation is to obtain feedback on the Interim Advice, with a particular focus on further investigating the initial findings and progressing the early... More
    Opened 30 September 2020

  • Natural Therapies Review 2019-20 - Tranche 2 natural therapies invitation to submit published scientific research evidence citations on clinical effectiveness

    On 7 April 2019, the Minister for Health announced an updated review of natural therapies . The Minister recently agreed the review will now be led by the Australian Government Deputy Chief Medical Officer (Deputy CMO), Professor Michael Kidd. The Deputy CMO will continue to be supported by the Natural Therapies Review Expert Advisory Panel (NTREAP) and utilise the expertise of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The announcement... More
    Opened 28 September 2020

  • Review of the My Health Records legislation

    Review of the My Health Records legislation We're seeking feedback on how we can improve the legislation that underpins the My Health Record system. This is part of a review to improve the legislation, including to: better support patients accessing multiple health care providers reduce duplication of treatment avoid adverse health events actively involve patients in... More
    Opened 25 September 2020

  • Consultation on the National Youth Policy Framework

    We know the importance of investing in Australia’s young people, and believe in their power to create positive change. For us to achieve meaningful change now and into the future, we must involve young people in the decisions that affect them. To inform the development of the National Youth Policy Framework, we have created a national survey for young people aged 18 and over. The survey gives young Australians a chance to tell us their views on what is important to them. It... More
    Opened 21 September 2020

  • Medical Research Future Fund consultation to inform the third Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2020-2022

    Consistent with the Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015 (the Act), the independent Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) is conducting a consultation to develop the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2020-22 (the Priorities) . The 2020-22 Priorities must be tabled in the Australian Parliament by 6 November 2020 . The Priorities are considered by the Minister for Health before... More
    Opened 9 September 2020

  • National Pancreatic Cancer Roadmap

    Cancer Australia has invited the public to have their say on the National Pancreatic Cancer Roadmap through this dedicated Consultation Hub. The National Pancreatic Cancer Roadmap Consultation Hub is now closed. Cancer Australia thanks all those who contributed to the Roadmap through the public consultation. Please visit the Cancer Australia website for further updates on the progress of the Roadmap. On 23 March 2020, the Minister for Health, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP... More
    Opened 1 September 2020

  • Consultation on the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) Revised Draft Guidelines

    The Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) is an independent scientific committee, established by the Minister for Health in 1998. The committee comprises individuals with expertise in clinical medicine, health economics and consumer matters. MSAC evaluates medical services, health technologies and health programs proposed for public funding, in order to advise the Minister for Health on whether a medical service, health technology or program should be publicly funded, and... More
    Opened 31 August 2020

  • Consultation Paper for the National Preventive Health Strategy

    Informing the National Preventive Health Strategy Preventive health is a key pillar of Australia’s Long Term National Health Plan. As announced by the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP in June 2019 , the Australian Government is developing a 10-year National Preventive Health Strategy (the Strategy). Due to the emergence of COVID-19, the development of the Strategy was paused. The Strategy will now be developed by March 2021 . A Consultation Paper has been... More
    Opened 28 August 2020

  • Medical Treatment Overseas Program Public Survey

    The Program The Department of Health (the Department) has recently commissioned a review of t he Medical Treatment Overseas Program (MTOP) which is being undertaken by Aspex Consulting with Dr Ruth Vine as the lead. To support this review, Aspex Consulting are keen to obtain feedback from Australian treating specialists, previous MTOP applicants and the general public. The most efficient and effective way to gather this information is through an online survey. ... More
    Opened 17 August 2020

  • Adult Mental Health Centres

    The Australian Government is funding a trial of eight Adult Mental Health Centres across Australia, with one to be established in each state and territory. The Centres will be located at: Corio (Geelong) – VIC Penrith – NSW Canberra – ACT Launceston – TAS Townsville – QLD Greater Darwin – NT North Perth – WA Adelaide – SA The Centres... More
    Opened 1 July 2020

  • Pregnancy Care Guidelines - Nutrition, Physical Activity and Weight

    This consultation is seeking feedback as part of a review of selected topics under the Pregnancy Care Guidelines. The topics included in this consultation are: Nutrition and physical activity including: nutrition nutritional supplements physical activity Weight and body mass index including: weight assessment and monitoring Pregnancy Care Guidelines The Pregnancy Care Guidelines are designed to support... More
    Opened 2 June 2020

  • Aged Care Worker Regulation Scheme Consultation

    Over the last five years, various inquiries and reports have recommended implementation of a worker screening or registration scheme in aged care. Most recently, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has been exploring this issue, with a focus on a registration scheme specific to personal care workers (PCWs). Stakeholders have differing views about the problems that an aged care worker screening or registration scheme might address, the objectives of any such... More
    Opened 18 May 2020

  • National Injury Prevention Strategy

    The National Injury Prevention Strategy 2020-2030 (the Strategy) aims to create a national focus on injuries and their prevention. The Strategy will take a broad approach to injury and aims to address both intentional and unintentional injuries across all ages and population groups. The Strategy is currently being developed and recognises that: Injuries are the leading cause of death of all people aged 1-44 years; Intentional and unintentional injuries are... More
    Opened 15 May 2020

  • Australian Sports Wagering Scheme - Discussion Paper

    Following the Commonwealth Government’s response to the Wood Review, the Sports Integrity Taskforce, located within the Department of Health, was charged with developing a sports wagering regulatory response to safeguard the integrity of Australian sport, in the form of an Australian Sports Wagering Scheme (ASWS). This Discussion Paper aims to provide a starting point for a collaborative process to developing the options for the ASWS to be assessed in the Regulatory Impact... More
    Opened 11 May 2020
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