In 2016, the Australian Government announced it would establish Specialist Dementia Care Units (SDCUs) to support people who experience very severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). The Government committed to establish at least one SDCU in each of the 31 Primary Health...More
Purpose
We are seeking information on domestic and international initiatives that align with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (the 2030 Agenda) and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our population, to inform the health related aspects of Australia’s Voluntary National...More
Introduction
The Commonwealth Department of Health (the Department) is seeking feedback on the draft Implementation Plan for the National Health Genomics Policy Framework (the Framework).
The Framework was developed by the Commonwealth and states and territories under Australian Health...More
We are inviting you to complete a survey about a Panel of Program Reviewers and Evaluators Request for Quotation (RFQ) process that you recently participated in.
Your responses will help us improve the quality of our RFQ processes.
The survey is not anonymous but no identifiable information...More
We are inviting you to complete a survey about the Panel of Program Reviewers and Evaluators RFQ process you recently participated in.
Your responses will help us improve the quality of our RFQ processes. No identifiable information about your responses will be provided to the program area...More
We are inviting you to complete a survey about the Panel of Program Reviewers and Evaluators RFQ process you recently participated in.
Your responses will help us improve the quality of our RFQ processes. De-identified and aggregated feedback from this and other surveys may be provided to...More
You were recently involved in running a RFQ process under the Deed of Standing Offer for Program Reviewers and Evaluators.
This questionnaire is about your experiences with the RFQ process. Your responses will help us improve the quality of future RFQ processes. More
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is consulting with stakeholders on proposed changes to the HPV vaccination recommendations for inclusion in the Australian Immunisation Handbook, with an intention to submit the recommendation to the National Health and Medical...More
The Australian Government engaged HealthConsult Pty Ltd to consult with the community and assist with the development of a Framework that will govern the secondary uses of My Health Record system data. Everyone was invited to participate in this consultation process.
The Framework to...More
In January 2016, the Australian Government announced it would work with stakeholders to develop an improved range of consumer support programs to help care for those living with dementia across the life-cycle of the disease and improve consistency of support to them and their carers.
The...More
Background
The National Screening and Assessment Form (NSAF) was implemented in My Aged Care in 2015 to support the collection of information during:
Screening (conducted over-the-phone by the My Aged Care contact centre)
Home Support Assessment (conducted face-to-face by the...More
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is consulting with stakeholders on proposed changes to the infant pneumococcal vaccination schedule recommendations, with an intention to submit the recommendation to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for its...More
The first stage of consultation closed on 29 September 2017.
The Legislative and Governance Forum on Gene Technology (the Forum) thanks all that have provided submissions.
The Forum, also known as the LGFGT, is responsible for overseeing and governing the operation of the Scheme. The...More
The Australian Government has released a paper, Options to reduce pressure on private health insurance premiums by addressing the growth of private patients in public hospitals, for public consultation.
Interested parties are invited to make a written submission by email to:...More
The care at home system is moving towards a more consumer-driven,
market-based and nationally consistent system.
Important reforms in home care were introduced in February 2017 to give consumers more choice in selecting a home care provider. There is now also a nationally consistent process...More
Introduction
The Health Star Rating (HSR) Advisory Committee (HSRAC), responsible for overseeing the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the HSR system, is undertaking a five year review of the HSR system. The HSR system is a front-of-pack labelling (FoPL) scheme intended to assist...More
The Australian Government has commissioned an independent review of Commonwealth aged care quality regulatory processes (the Review). The Review was announced in response to the Oakden Report (attached below) which detailed failures in the quality of care delivered at the Oakden Older Persons...More
The Interim Report presents the findings and options for reform arising from the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation. The issues in this report are complex, with the potential to impact significantly on community pharmacy. For this reason, the Review Panel invites you to provide any...More
Submit your response to the Interim Report
The Panel for the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation welcomes feedback on the reform options presented in its Interim Report.
The issues contained in the Interim Report are complex, with the potential to impact significantly on...More
The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) was established in 1987 to provide subsidised access to products and services required for self-management of diabetes.
The Scheme currently provides subsidised syringes and needles, blood glucose test strips, urine ketone test strips and insulin...More
Introduction
The Health Star Rating (HSR) Advisory Committee (HSRAC), responsible for overseeing the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the HSR system, is reappraising the form of the food (‘as prepared’) rules in The Guide for Industry to the HSR Calculator . On 28 April 2017...More
This consultation is seeking feedback as part of a review of selected topics under the Antenatal Care Guidelines.
Antenatal Care Guidelines
In November 2010 all Health Ministers agreed to the National Maternity Services Plan which included the development of national evidence-based...More
Developing an Aged Care Diversity Framework
The Hon Ken Wyatt AM MP, Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Indigenous Health, has asked the Department of Health to co-design an Aged Care Diversity Framework (the Framework) by December 2017. To inform development of the Framework the...More
Thank you to all staff who attended, in person or virtually, the staff budget briefing on Wednesday 10 March at 10:30 am.
We used Live Stream to bring you the briefing and Poll Everywhere to capture your questions and voting on questions for the Secretary.
What did you think of both the...More
The Australian Government released the National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Ageing and Aged Care Strategy (the LGBTI Strategy) to respond to the needs of older LGBTI peoples and better support the aged care sector to deliver care that is sensitive and appropriate.
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The Australian Government released the National Ageing and Aged Care Strategy for People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Backgrounds (the CALD Strategy) to respond to the needs of older people from CALD backgrounds and better support the aged care sector to deliver care that...More
The Department of Health is inviting submissions from organisations and individuals on the social and cultural determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Health outcomes for individuals are the result of a complex interaction between biological factors and the social and...More
The Australian Government released the National Ageing and Aged Care Strategy for People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Backgrounds (the CALD Strategy) to respond to the needs of older people from CALD backgrounds and better support the aged care sector to deliver care that is...More
The Australian Government released the National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Ageing and Aged Care Strategy (the LGBTI Strategy) to respond to the needs of older LGBTI peoples and better support the aged care sector to deliver care that is sensitive and appropriate.
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