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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... More

Opened 23 December 2024

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... More

Opened 20 December 2024

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... More

Opened 19 December 2024

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... More

Opened 5 December 2024

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... More

Opened 3 December 2024

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... More

Opened 2 December 2024

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... More

Opened 28 November 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. ... More

Opened 25 November 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... More

Opened 22 November 2024

Have your say! Complex Project Management Profession

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. More

Opened 21 November 2024

Healthy Food Partnership Reformulation Program: Wave 3 Category Definitions and Targets

**** CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THE 17 JANUARY 2025 **** 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'... More

Opened 18 November 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... More

Opened 18 November 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... More

Opened 11 November 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 .... More

Opened 11 November 2024

Medical Research Future Fund Australian Brain Cancer Mission - National Consultation on the refreshed Roadmap and Implementation Plan

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 Partners. The Mission will make investments in research to achieve transformative improvement to the quality and length of life of people with brain cancer, with the longer term aim of... More

Opened 8 November 2024

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... More

Opened 4 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. More

Opened 31 October 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... More

Opened 30 October 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. ... More

Opened 18 October 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. More

Opened 14 October 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... More

Opened 14 October 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. More

Opened 1 October 2024