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Victorian RAS Workforce Survey
The Department of Health and Aged Care (Department) has developed this survey to allow Regional Assessment Service (RAS) assessors to identify whether they would like to continue working as RAS assessors if their current employing organisation exits the market. Participation in this survey is voluntary, and completion of the survey does not guarantee any ongoing work or employment. There are no consequences for you if you choose not to participate in this survey. MoreClosed 30 June 2024 -
Online Survey - Development of national standards for counsellors and psychotherapists
The Department of Health and Aged Care is developing national standards for counsellors and psychotherapists. The national standards intend to describe the experience, capabilities and behaviours expected of the counselling and psychotherapy professions. This includes education, supervision, CPD and oversight requirements. The Department wants to hear from you on your experience as a counsellor, psychotherapist, consumer or representative. You can provide feedback via: ... MoreClosed 5 July 2024 -
Establishment of a National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program for in-home aged care services
The Department of Health and Aged Care (Department) is undertaking an open public consultation on the establishment of a National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program) for in-home aged care services. The QI Program aims to help people find information about the quality of aged care services, assist providers in measuring and improving the quality of their services, and support Government to make evidence-based policy. The Department is... MoreClosed 9 July 2024 -
Consultation Draft: Outline of the National Allied Health Workforce Strategy
Australians need better access to allied health care to prevent and manage chronic conditions, and support people with disability, older people, people with mental health issues and children and families. The Australian Government is working with state and territory governments to develop a National Allied Health Workforce Strategy, as recommended in the Independent review of Australia’s regulatory settings relating to overseas health practitioners Final Report . ... MoreClosed 9 July 2024 -
Review of the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989
The Department of Health and Aged Care (the department) has engaged Professor John McMillan AO and Clayton Utz to conduct a review of the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 (the Act). The aim of the review is to ensure the legislation is fit for purpose, meets contemporary standards and positions the Australian Sports Commission (the Commission) to deliver its objectives and meet current and future needs within the Australian sport... MoreClosed 12 July 2024 -
Request for Revalidated Service proposed changes - Mid July 2024
This form is to be completed if you wish to request a Revalidated Service for a client with the Australian Government Hearing Services Program. Supporting Evidence is now required to be submitted with your request. Below is a list of documents you will need to support your request. You will be asked to submit these documents as a combined PDF document or zipped file at Part 4 of the request form. Audiograms (previous) ... MoreClosed 23 July 2024 -
Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Advisory Committee Draft Report for Open Consultation: Post-implementation review of changes to electrocardiogram (ECG) MBS items
The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) is a list of health professional services (items) that the Australian Government subsidises. MBS items provide patient benefits for a wide range of health services including consultations, diagnostic tests, therapy, and operations. When changes are made to MBS items, a review is undertaken approximately 24 months after to analyse and examine the performance of the changes. This is called a post-implementation review. Post-implementation reviews... MoreClosed 25 July 2024 -
Feedback Survey on - Addressing Critical Psychology Shortages - Postgraduate Psychology Incentive Grant Program
The Addressing Critical Psychology Shortages - Postgraduate Psychology Incentive Program aims to support higher education providers who have created additional postgraduate psychology places in courses which lead to general registration and can lead to relevant areas of practice endorsement. MoreClosed 31 July 2024 -
Consultation on private health insurance chronic disease management programs
The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care is proposing to expand the list of health professionals for which insurer benefits under Chronic Disease Management Programs (CDMPs) will be eligible for risk equalisation across health insurers. Specifically, it is proposed that practice nurses, nurse practitioners, and mental health nurses are added to the list of health professionals eligible for private health insurance-funded CDMP benefits. The department is also seeking more... MoreClosed 2 August 2024 -
Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Advisory Committee: Open Consultation - Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician access to Group A4 MBS items
This review seeks input from consumers, medical practitioners, and allied health professionals on the following questions: A. Would a reclassification of Sports and Exercise Medicine Physicians (SEMPs) as consultant physicians with access to Group A4 MBS items: (i) benefit patients and if so, how? (ii) present any risks or unintended consequences? B. W ould it be appropriate... MoreClosed 5 August 2024 -
Changes to the Recommended Use of Herpes Zoster Vaccines in the Australian Immunisation Handbook
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is consulting with stakeholders to remove information about Zostavax in the Australian Immunisation Handbook, with an intention to submit the revised chapter 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. Submission instructions This public consultation will be open for a period of 30 days and you are... MoreClosed 27 August 2024 -
Feedback on implementing MPS Direct Care Targets
The purpose of this survey is to provide MPS trial sites with the opportunity to provide their views, feedback and input in regard to direct care targets to inform subsequent discussions. At this stage, the survey is designed to get your high level views. There is no expectation that you will undertake research, collect data or go out of your way to provide policies in order to complete this survey. If policies, data or research is readily available then we would welcome it being provided. ... MoreCloses 4 September 2024 -
Prescribed List Reforms - Consultation Paper 9 - CIEDs and the cost of technical support services
On 19 April 2024, stakeholders were provided with an update on the Technical support services component of the CIED PL benefit . This included the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) advice and associated public summary document. We are inviting stakeholders to provide views, suggestions, and ideas on how to implement the MSAC advice about the cost of technical support services (TSS) for cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). We ask that you raise any matters of... MoreCloses 6 September 2024 -
Public Consultation: Improving commercial foods for infants and young children
During the first 2000 days, food and nutrition have crucial roles in a child's growth and development. Consumption of commercial foods for infants and young children has increased in recent years and is becoming more common as parents and caregivers see these as convenient, economical and healthy options. With the increase in popularity, the commercial food market for infants and young children has also grown significantly. The nutritional quality of most commercial foods... MoreCloses 13 September 2024 -
Prescribed List Reforms - Consultation Paper 10 - General Use Items utilisation, expenditure and integrity
On 1 May 2024, the Minister of Health and Aged Care announced that general use items (GUI) would be retained on Part D of the Prescribed List (PL). This decision follows consistent feedback from multiple stakeholders that removing the GUIs from the PL without an alternative funding arrangement would have negative clinical implications and potential adverse outcomes for patients. Some stakeholders raised concerns about the increasing growth in use per episode of care and... MoreCloses 20 September 2024 -
National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People
Complete the survey The Department of Health and Aged Care wants your feedback on the National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People (the Autism Health Roadmap). You can provide your feedback by answering this survey, or you can email your comments to AutismRoadmapConsultation@health.gov.au Background The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care has worked with the Autistic and autism community, as... MoreCloses 27 September 2024 -
Autism Health Roadmap Survey- short form
Complete the survey You can provide your feedback by answering this survey, or you can email your comments to AutismRoadmapConsultation@health.gov.au Background The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care has listened to many Autistic people, their families and carers, and a range of experts to create a draft version of the National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People (the Autism Health Roadmap). ... MoreCloses 27 September 2024 -
MPS 24/7 RN Trial Survey
The purpose of this survey is to provide MPS trial sites with the opportunity to provide feedback on their experiences with the 24/7 RN requirement trial and reporting arrangements. MoreCloses 27 September 2024 -
The Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC): Consultation on how the Australian CDC plans to use data
The Government has committed to establishing a centre for disease control (CDC) to make sure Australia is well prepared for public health emergencies The Australian Government wants the CDC to: prepare and plan for potential public health emergencies, such as pandemics provide advice to support responses to emergencies that affect public health, such as natural disasters stay up to date with the latest evidence on... MoreCloses 30 September 2024 -
Consultation on the Clinical Categories Review Advisory Committee Report
The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care (department) is currently seeking feedback on the Clinical Categories Review Advisory Committee Report (Report). The Report sets out the evaluation outcomes by the Clinical Categories Review Advisory Committee (committee). Comprised of independent members with different expertise areas, the committee examined the Government reform of the private health insurance products, specifically the introduction of the clinical... MoreCloses 30 September 2024 -
MBS Health Assessment Items Review Consultation Survey
Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) health assessment items support general practitioners and prescribed medical practitioners working in general practice to deliver a comprehensive evaluation of a patient’s health and wellbeing, and consider whether preventative care and education may be of benefit to the patient. In line with recommendations by the MBS Review Taskforce in 2020, the Department of Health and Aged Care (the department) commenced a review of all MBS... MoreCloses 30 September 2024 -
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. MoreCloses 1 July 2026 -
MAClearning Content and System Feedback
Share your views with us on the training elements and MAClearning System. MoreCloses 31 December 2026 -
Application for a Non-Scheduled Device
Thank you for your interest in submitting a Non-Scheduled Device Request. A service provider must attain prior approval if they wish to fit a device that is: Not listed on the schedule of approved devices A remote control that is over $200 Approval of a non-scheduled device is only granted for clients with exceptional circumstances such that there is no suitable device on the fully subsidised schedule. The request must include supporting... MoreCloses 1 January 2030 -
Application to Register as an Appointed Supplier
Thank you for your interest in becoming registered as an Appointed Supplier for the Australian Government Hearing Services Program. Please click the link below to begin your application. You may wish to download a PDF version of the application form before you proceed. Note that we will not accept applications that have been completed through the PDF form. All applications must be submitted through this online application form. MoreCloses 22 January 2030 -
Application for Transfer of Accreditation
Thank you for your interest in transferring your accreditation as a service provider for the Australian Government Hearing Services Program to another entity. Please click the link below to begin your application. You may wish to download a PDF of the application form for your information before you proceed. Note that we will not accept applications that have been completed through the PDF form. All applications must be submitted through this online application form. MoreCloses 22 January 2030 -
Application for Accreditation as a Service Provider
Thank you for your interest in becoming accredited as a service provider for the Australian Government Hearing Services Program. Please click the link below to begin your application. You may wish to download a PDF of the application form for your information before you proceed. Note that we will not accept applications that have been completed through the PDF form. All applications must be submitted through this online application form. MoreCloses 31 January 2030 -
6 Month Check-in for New Service Providers
Contracted Service Providers (providers) are responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Australian Government Hearing Services Program (the program). The 6 Month Check-in survey has been developed to assist new providers with understanding if they are currently meeting program requirements. You are completing this survey because it has been 6 months since you became an accredited provider with the program. We thought it would be a good time to check in with you to... MoreCloses 9 March 2030
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