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OSR and NKPI for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Data Framework
Health services funded under the Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme (IAHP) collect and supply important Indigenous health data sets to the Department of Health as part of their funding agreements. These are the: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander National Key Performance Indicators (nKPI)—a set of indicators that are collected twice a year at the health service level and which aggregate information on the regular clients that a health service sees. ... MoreClosed 14 June 2021 -
Draft National Preventive Health Strategy
Preventive health is a key pillar of Australia’s Long Term National Health Plan with mental health. In June 2019, the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP announced that the Australian Government would develop a 10-year National Preventive Health Strategy (the Strategy). In April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minister agreed to delay the public consultation process and extend the timeframe of the Strategy until 2021. An Expert Steering... MoreClosed 19 April 2021 -
Voluntary Indigenous Identifier Framework
Since 2002, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been able to have their status recorded confidentially on a database called the Voluntary Indigenous Identifier (VII). The VII is primarily used to estimate use of the Medicare Benefits Scheme by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This information, grouped together to produce statistical reports, appears in a range of publications and is used to: improve policies focused on access to health programs and... MoreClosed 31 January 2021 -
Aspirations for the food regulatory system
Reform of the food regulatory system In March 2020, the Australian New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation (the Forum) endorsed an implementation plan for an ambitious reform agenda for the food regulatory system aimed at ensuring the system remains strong, robust and agile into the future. The reform agenda is being progressed through a number of interconnected projects. This consultation is part of the first stage of the Review of the Intergovernmental Food Regulation... MoreClosed 22 January 2021 -
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... MoreClosed 4 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... MoreClosed 30 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... MoreClosed 11 November 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 7 October 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... MoreClosed 28 September 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 3 July 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. MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 31 March 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... MoreClosed 17 February 2020 -
National Obesity Strategy
Have your say on a national obesity strategy. Overweight and obesity is an issue affecting our whole community. Take action and join in the consultations on a national obesity strategy. You can be a part of creating a healthier future. 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)... MoreClosed 15 December 2019 -
Open consultation for the National Dust Disease Taskforce
Background On 26 July 2019 the Commonwealth Chief Medical Officer announced the establishment of a National Dust Disease Taskforce to develop advice on a national approach to the prevention, early identification, control and management of dust diseases in Australia. The Terms of Reference, provided below under Related Documents, set out the approach for the Taskforce and the scope of their review. These actions are in response to the emerging trend of new cases of the... MoreClosed 15 November 2019 -
National Dust Disease Taskforce consultation registration
Background On 26 July 2019 the Commonwealth Chief Medical Officer announced the establishment of a National Dust Disease Taskforce to develop advice on a national approach to the prevention, early identification, control and management of dust diseases in Australia. The Terms of Reference, provided below under Related Documents, set out the approach for the Taskforce and the scope of their review. These actions are in response to the emerging trend of new cases of the... MoreClosed 11 November 2019 -
715 health check materials
This informal targeted consultation is in relation to posters and brochures your organisation would have received from 33 Creative for the promotion of 715 health checks. The Department of Health has commenced Phase 2 of the 715 communications project and would love to hear your feedback on how useful the current materials are, and any suggestions you may have for potential additional materials that may assist your organisation in increasing the uptake of 715 health checks for... MoreClosed 25 October 2019 -
National Dust Disease Taskforce - register your interest for further consultation opportunities
Background On 26 July 2019 the Commonwealth Chief Medical Officer announced the establishment of a National Dust Disease Taskforce to develop advice on a national approach to the prevention, early identification, control and management of dust diseases in Australia. The Terms of Reference, provided below under Related Documents, set out the approach for the Taskforce and the scope of their review. These actions are in response to the emerging trend of new cases of the... MoreClosed 30 September 2019 -
Access to Products Under the Stoma Appliance Scheme
The Department of Health is seeking feedback from ostomates and other stakeholders on access to products under the Stoma Appliance Scheme. MoreClosed 20 September 2019 -
Review of the Practice Incentives Program Indigenous Health Incentive (PIP IHI)
The Department of Health (the Department) is undertaking a review of the Practice Incentives Program Indigenous Health Incentive (PIP IHI). This review aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the PIP IHI to support general practices to provide culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with chronic disease. The public consultation process was finalised in July 2019 and included 26 written submissions from peak bodies and other... MoreClosed 15 July 2019 -
Public Consultation on Australia’s Next Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy 2020 and Beyond
Four years ago, Australia’s First National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Strategy 2015-2019 was published. This Strategy, due to expire at the end of 2019, focuses predominantly on antibacterial resistance taking a One Health approach to address AMR across human health, animal health and agriculture. With significant progress and achievements accomplished in this space since this initial publication, it has become clear that we need to reassess and cultivate the objectives of our response... MoreClosed 28 June 2019 -
Draft National Clinical Quality Registry Strategy Consultation
Draft National Clinical Quality Registry Strategy The draft National CQR Strategy aims to drive continuous improvements in the quality and value of health care to achieve better health outcomes for all Australians. CQRs monitor the quality (appropriateness and effectiveness) of health care by routinely collecting and analysing clinical performance data. A mature CQR can provide clinicians, health service managers, patients and other stakeholders with ongoing, risk adjusted,... MoreClosed 20 June 2019 -
Establishing a National Action Plan for the Health of Children and Young People: 2020 to 2030
On 15 August 2018, the Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, announced at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Forum on Inequities in Child Health in Canberra, the commencement of a process to establish a National Action Plan for the Health of Children and Young People: 2020 to 2030 (the Action Plan). The Action Plan will: build on the Council of Australian Governments' Healthy, Safe and Thriving: National Strategic Framework for Child and Youth Health, ... MoreClosed 28 March 2019 -
Developing the Implementation Plans for the National Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategies 2018-2022
The five National Blood Borne Viruses (BBV) and Sexually Transmissible Infections (STI) Strategies set the direction for Australia’s continuing response to BBV and STI from 2018 to 2022. Together, the strategies outline a framework for a high quality and coordinated national response to BBV and STI in Australia. These five strategies include: • Third National Hepatitis B Strategy • Fifth National Hepatitis C Strategy • Eighth National HIV Strategy ... MoreClosed 22 February 2019 -
Shared Debt Recovery Scheme - public consultation
The Department of Health (the Department) has a responsibility to protect the integrity of Australia's health payments system through prevention, identification and treatment of incorrect claiming, inappropriate practice and fraud by health care providers and suppliers. In the 2017-18 Budget, the Government announced that it would be introducing legislation to improve Medicare compliance. When the announcement was made only 20 per cent of Medicare debts raised were being recovered.... MoreClosed 31 January 2019 -
Review of the Quality Use of Medicines Program's Delivery by the National Prescribing Service (NPS MedicineWise)
The Department of Health (the Department) invites submissions to inform the Review of the Quality Use of Medicines Program's delivery by NPS MedicineWise (the Review). The Review is being conducted by Emeritus Professor Lloyd Sansom AO. Context The Australian Government funds the not-for-profit, NPS MedicineWise, to provide evidence based information, support tools and education services to health professionals and consumers to improve the quality use of medicines and... MoreClosed 24 January 2019 -
Pregnancy Care Guidelines Review
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: Cervical length measurement to predict preterm birth Syphilis Chlamydia Cytomegalovirus Prolonged pregnancy Pregnancy Care Guidelines The Pregnancy Care Guidelines are designed to support Australian maternity services to provide high-quality,... MoreClosed 15 November 2018
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