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  • Consultation on Assignment of Medicare Benefits for Simplified Billing Services

    The Department of Health and Aged Care is modernising and simplifying the assignment of benefit process by creating solutions that will streamline Medicare billing for bulk billed and simplified billing services. The Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (Assignment of Medicare Benefits) Act 2024, which was passed by Parliament on 2 July 2024, with Royal Assent provided on 9 July 2024, provides the basis for this work. This amends the Health Insurance Act 1973 and changes will commence on 9... More
    Closes today

  • Consultation on PHI Rules - October 2025 sunset

    The Department of Health and Aged Care (department) and Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) are undertaking a review of private health insurance legislation in accordance with the Legislation Act 2003 to ensure it remains fit‑for‑purpose, is kept up to date and in force so long as it is needed. This review applies to four Rules. Three of these Rules are administered by the department: Private Health Insurance (Risk Equalisation... More
    Closes 31 March 2025

  • Public Consultation on an Emerging Mental Health Curriculum Framework for Undergraduate Health Degrees

    There is a persistent and ongoing mental health workforce shortage across Australia. Upskilling the broader health workforce to identify, respond, refer, and support the mental health of people under their care is a priority. There is little consistency in existing mental health training across undergraduate health degrees, leading to a varying minimum standard of education and level of preparedness among graduating students. Developing a mental health curriculum framework will help... More
    Closes 4 April 2025

  • Expression of Interest: National Suicide Prevention Office Lived Experience Partnership Group

    About the National Suicide Prevention Office The National Suicide Prevention Office (NSPO) was established in January 2022 as a specialist office located within the National Mental Health Commission. The NSPO is tasked with leading a coordinated, whole-of-governments approach to suicide prevention. The NSPO aims to guide and support all levels and parts of government to take coordinated, comprehensive and consistent action to reduce suicide and suicidality, including through: ... More
    Closes 13 April 2025

  • Draft Quality Standards for Human Research Ethics Committees and their Host Institutions

    In Australia, any research posing more than a low risk to participants must be reviewed and approved by a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). HRECs promote the ethical conduct of human research by advising on the protection of, and respect for, research participants, as well as its scientific value. Australian HRECs are usually affiliated with an institution or governing body, which establishes and maintains an HREC as part of its responsibility for research. Health... More
    Closes 17 April 2025

  • DIR 212 Invitation to comment on a field trial of genetically modified canola

    The Gene Technology Regulator has received a licence application (DIR 212) from The University of Adelaide for a field trial of genetically modified (GM) canola. Comments are now being sought on the consultation version of the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (RARMP) that has been prepared by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR). The draft RARMP and other relevant documents can be viewed in the related attachments below. Note:... More
    Closes 17 April 2025

  • Have your say on the design of a national registration scheme for personal care workers in aged care

    The Australian Government is seeking views on the design of a national registration scheme to support personal care workers employed in aged care, including new training and skills requirements. The scheme will support the growth of a strengthened aged care workforce, where personal care workers are better valued for the important role they perform, and with greater professional development opportunities and improved conditions. It will also play an important role in... More
    Closes 17 April 2025

  • DIR-214 Trial of a genetically modified (GM) vaccine for the prevention of respiratory disease in horses

    The University of Queensland is seeking approval to trial a GM Adenovirus-based vaccine against R.equi induced respiratory disease (Rattles) in foals. Comments are now being sought on the consultation version of the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (RARMP) that has been prepared by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR). The draft RARMP and other relevant documents can be viewed in the related attachments below. Note: No personally... More
    Closes 28 April 2025

  • DIR-213 Clinical trial of a genetically modified human adenovirus for treatment of melanoma

    The Gene Technology Regulator has received a licence application (DIR 213) from Novotech (Australia) Pty Ltd for a clinical trial of a genetically modified (GM) adenovirus as a treatment for melanoma. Comments are now being sought on the consultation version of the Risk Assessment and Risk Management Plan (RARMP) that has been prepared by the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR). The draft RARMP and other relevant documents can be viewed in the related... More
    Closes 6 May 2025

  • Updating clinical guidelines for dementia care

    Monash University is updating the 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines and Principles of Care for People with Dementia, to help improve the quality and consistency of dementia care. As part of this update, they want to hear from: people living with dementia, their families and carers people working in dementia practice, support and research anyone interested in the topic of dementia. Get involved... More
    Closes 31 December 2025

  • Single Assessment System Workforce Transition Training Feedback

    Share your views with us on the training materials that have been developed for your transition to a Single Assessment System workforce. More
    Closes 30 June 2026

  • Goal 3: Provision of Quality Screening and Assessments Learning Feedback

    Share your views with us on the training materials provided to you in Goal 3 within MAClearning. More
    Closes 30 June 2026

  • Goal 1: Work Effectively in Aged Care Learning Feedback

    Share your views with us on the training materials provided to you in Goal 1 within MAClearning. More
    Closes 30 June 2026

  • Goal 2: Supporting Client Centred Aged Care Learning Feedback

    Share your views with us on the training materials provided to you in Goal 2 within MAClearning. More
    Closes 30 June 2026

  • Goal 4: Work with Aged Care Programs Learning Feedback

    Share your views with us on the training materials provided to you in Goal 4 within MAClearning. More
    Closes 30 June 2026

  • Goal 5: Understanding Diversity Learning Feedback

    Share your views with us on the training materials provided to you in Goal 5 within MAClearning. More
    Closes 30 June 2026

  • Goal 6: Responding to Individual Need Learning Feedback

    Share your views with us on the training materials provided to you in Goal 6 within MAClearning. More
    Closes 30 June 2026

  • Optional Learning Goal: Learning Feedback

    Share your views with us on the training materials provided to you within MAClearning. More
    Closes 30 June 2026

  • 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. More
    Closes 1 July 2026

  • MAClearning Content and System Feedback

    Share your views with us on the training elements and MAClearning System. More
    Closes 31 December 2026

  • My Aged Care referrals for GPs - Survey

    My Aged Care referrals for GPs - Survey More
    Closes 1 January 2028

  • 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... More
    Closes 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. More
    Closes 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. More
    Closes 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. More
    Closes 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... More
    Closes 9 March 2030
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