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2021 CHSP Specialised Support Services (SSS) Survey
Overview The Department of Health is working with Specialised Support Services (SSS) providers to ensure that this service type is still achieving the best outcomes for clients and carers, and to align these vital services to the new Support at Home Program, due to begin 1 July 2023. In late 2021, the Department of Health ran an initial SSS Survey which sought to better understand current service delivery and clarify the role of those services from 1 July... MoreClosed 22 December 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... MoreClosed 21 December 2021 -
Nurse Practitioner 10 Year Plan Survey
The Department of Health is developing a 10 year plan for nurse practitioners. The purpose of the Nurse Practitioner 10 Year Plan is to describe a set of actions that can be taken to address nurse practitioner workforce issues of national significance and enhance the delivery of nursing care to the Australian community. The Plan will include 1 to 3 year, 5 year and 10 year goals. Development of the Nurse Practitioner 10 Year Plan will occur concurrently with development of the National... MoreClosed 20 December 2021 -
New residential aged care design standards
We want to hear from you about what is important in the design of high quality residential aged care accommodation. Residential aged care providers and stakeholders – how do design elements work for your business, your staff and your residents? We also want to hear about design elements that don’t work well or make it hard to provide quality care. Technical experts, including architects, dementia... MoreClosed 17 December 2021 -
2021 Survey for CHSP ACH Providers
New face-to-face supports to assist people to navigate and access aged care were announced in the 2021-22 Budget under the Connecting senior Australians to aged care services measure. These will complement the existing My Aged Care website and phone line and will include a My Aged Care face-to-face service to be delivered by Services Australia and a network of care finders. A new care finder program will provide specialist assistance to senior Australians who need... MoreClosed 15 December 2021 -
Consultation Draft - National Initial Assessment and Referral for Mental Healthcare
National Initial Assessment and Referral for Mental Healthcare for children and adolescents Consultation Drafts - Survey As part of the 2021-22 Budget, the Australian Government announced $34.2 million to expand and implement the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) tool into primary care settings to support General Practitioners, allied health professionals and referrers to determine a consistent and appropriate level of care for a person presenting for mental health assistance,... MoreClosed 14 December 2021 -
Care and Support Sector Code of Conduct Consultation - Easy to read version
The Australian Government wrote the Easy Read paper . When you see the word 'we', it means the Australian Government. We wrote this information in an easy to read way. You can ask for help to read the paper. A friend, family member or support person may be able to help you. The care and support sector provides many different: supports services. ... MoreClosed 10 December 2021 -
Care and Support Sector Code of Conduct Consultation
Please note: An Easy Read paper and an easy to read version of the questionnaire can be found here . The Australian Government is consulting in relation to the development of an enforceable Care and Support Sector Code of Conduct (the Code) applicable to providers and workers across aged care, veterans’ care and disability support. Through preliminary engagement with key representatives in the care and support sector, a draft Code has been prepared using the... MoreClosed 10 December 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... MoreClosed 21 November 2021 -
AGPT Program GP Workforce Planning and Prioritisation
General Practitioners (GPs) are central to health care in the Australian community. The Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program trains doctors to become GPs. It provides full-time, on-the-job training for Australian and overseas-trained doctors who want to specialise in general practice. The Australian Government funds the AGPT Program. The program offers 1,500 training places in cities and regional, rural and remote areas of Australia each year. Doctors in the AGPT... MoreClosed 17 November 2021 -
PHLN COVID-19 Lessons Learned Survey
This survey provides Public Health Laboratory Network (PHLN) members with an opportunity to provide feedback on their experience of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of this survey will be discussed at the PHLN meeting of 22 November 2021, and will be used to inform the development of the National Public Health Laboratory Strategy. Feedback provided as part of this survey will only be used for the purpose of PHLN discussions and will not be communicated further without expressed... MoreClosed 17 November 2021 -
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... MoreClosed 9 November 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... MoreClosed 6 November 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... MoreClosed 3 November 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,... MoreClosed 27 October 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 ... MoreClosed 11 October 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... MoreClosed 8 October 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... MoreClosed 1 October 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... MoreClosed 24 September 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... MoreClosed 8 September 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... MoreClosed 13 August 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. ... MoreClosed 9 August 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... MoreClosed 4 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... MoreClosed 2 August 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,... MoreClosed 29 July 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... MoreClosed 2 July 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... MoreClosed 30 June 2021 -
Request for Revalidated Service
This form is to be completed if you wish to complete a request for a Revalidated Service for a client with the Australian Government Hearing Services Program. Please click the link below to begin your request. MoreOpened 30 June 2021 -
Safeguarding the Integrity of Australian Sport - Government Response to the Wood Review
The Australian Government has a clear and bold vision for sport integrity in Australia, and is committed to ensuring Australian sport is appropriately protected in the rapidly evolving sports integrity threat environment . The reforms announced as part of this package will require strong and ongoing partnership with key sports integrity stakeholders in conjunction with the broader Australian public. The Sports Integrity Review Taskforce is tasked with implementing this plan and... MoreClosed 30 June 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... MoreClosed 24 June 2021
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