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  • 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
    Closed 4 December 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
    Closed 3 December 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
    Closed 30 November 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
    Closed 18 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
    Closed 15 November 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
    Closed 11 November 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
    Closed 23 October 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
    Closed 21 October 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
    Closed 12 October 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
    Closed 12 October 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
    Closed 7 October 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
    Closed 28 September 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
    Closed 28 September 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
    Closed 29 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
    Closed 17 July 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
    Closed 17 July 2020

  • National Stillbirth Action and Implementation Plan - Public Consultation

    This consultation draft of the National Stillbirth Action and Implementation Plan has emerged from the efforts of bereaved parents, advocacy groups, health professionals and researchers to have stillbirth recognised as a public health issue. Strong political interest and bipartisan support have also helped raise the profile of stillbirth and pave the way for this plan. Development of the Plan A National Stillbirth Project Reference Group, established under the Australian... More
    Closed 10 July 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
    Closed 3 July 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
    Closed 29 June 2020

  • Feedback on the National Suicide Prevention Adviser’s initial advice

    This online survey has been created to enable individuals and organisations to provide feedback on the National Suicide Prevention Adviser’s initial advice provided to the Prime Minister in November 2019. More
    Closed 30 April 2020

  • National Medical Workforce Strategy

    Australia can be proud of its medical workforce, which, through individual and collective action, plays a critical role in providing access to high-quality healthcare for almost 25 million Australians. Doctors provide services across diverse settings, which requires a breadth and depth of skills and understanding. There are a number of reasons why a National Medical Workforce Strategy is important, and important now. Firstly, there is a powerful link between the medical workforce and... More
    Closed 31 March 2020

  • OGTR Consultation - Forms - Licence & CCI

    This consultation seeks to understand how you, as an applicant, prepare and submit applications for DIR or DNIR licences, and accompanying CCI applications. CCI questions are optionally included for those that identify as having submitted CCI in the past. All information that you provide will only be used internally at the OGTR. We anticipate that this survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. More
    Closed 16 March 2020

  • Australian Sports Wagering Scheme - Approach Paper

    Following the Commonwealth Government’s response to the Wood Review, the Sport Integrity Taskforce within the Department of Health was charged with developing a regulatory response to safeguard the integrity of Australian sport; streamline the sports integrity aspects of sports wagering regulation at a national level; and inconjunction with stakeholders develop a regulatory framework sufficient to meet the serious, growing threats to sports integrity. In alignment with the... More
    Closed 12 March 2020

  • Review of the General Miscellaneous Category of the Prostheses List

    The General Miscellaneous category of the Prostheses List includes general use items (e.g. closure and haemostatic devices) and items that do not readily sit in other categories (e.g. radio-isotopes and bowel incontinence devices). Many of the general use items are high volume and low unit-cost relative to more specialised implantable devices that appear in other categories. The Prostheses List has undergone a number of reviews and analysis of 2018-19 Prostheses List data demonstrated... More
    Closed 3 March 2020

  • Proposed changes to the recommended use of pneumococcal vaccines

    The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is consulting with stakeholders on proposed changes to the pneumococcal 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... More
    Closed 1 March 2020

  • Natural Therapies Review 2019-20 - invitation to submit published scientific research evidence citations on clinical effectiveness of natural therapies in tranche 1

    On 7 April 2019, the Minister for Health announced an updated review of natural therapies . The review is being led by the Australian Government Chief Medical Officer (CMO) supported by the Natural Therapies Review Expert Advisory Panel (NTREAP) and utilising the expertise of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The announcement included that the CMO’s review would assess additional available evidence for natural therapies including undertaking public... More
    Closed 21 February 2020

  • Medical Research Future Fund: Mission for Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care

    The impact of dementia, ageing and aged care in Australia is considerable and continues to grow as the older population of Australia grows. In December 2018, the Government announced the $185 million Dementia, Aged Care and Ageing Mission (Mission), a medical research package focused on dementia, ageing and aged care funded through the Medical Research Future Fund. The Mission will fund research to support older Australians to maintain their health and quality of life as... More
    Closed 17 February 2020

  • Cancer Australia Lung Cancer Screening enquiry

    The Lung Cancer Screening enquiry Consultation Hub is now closed. Cancer Australia thanks all those who contributed to the enquiry through the public consultation. Further information will be posted here shortly. Cancer Australia is inviting the public to have their say about the Lung Cancer Screening enquiry through this dedicated Consultation Hub. On 1 August 2019, the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP invited Cancer Australia to conduct an enquiry... More
    Closed 17 February 2020

  • Public Consultation- Food Regulation Policy Guideline

    Introduction In August 2019 the Australia and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation (Forum) agreed to a program of activities under Priority two of the food regulation system to contribute towards reducing chronic disease related to obesity. One of these activities was to develop a Policy Guideline on food labelling to support consumers to make informed healthy choices (Policy Guideline). The Policy Guideline will provide strategic guidance to Food Standards... More
    Closed 2 February 2020

  • Additional service fees in residential aged care

    Additional service fees (ASF) are increasingly being utilised by residential aged care providers as a way to enhance their service offering and diversify revenue streams. By agreement with the resident, an aged care provider can charge an additional fee for care and services over and above those that they are required to supply under aged care legislation (Quality of Care Principles 2014 Schedule 1 – Care and services for residential care services). Typical examples of... More
    Closed 17 December 2019
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