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  • Draft 24-hour movement recommendations for adults and older Australians

    To help Australians understand how much to sit, move, and sleep across the day, the Australian Government is updating and modernising: Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Guidelines for Adults (18-64 years) Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Guidelines for Older People (65 years and above). The modernised guidelines will incorporate a 24-hour approach to activity and will recognise the importance of sleep. The updated 24-hour... More
    Opened 18 September 2024

  • Reforms to Strengthen the National Mental Health Commission and National Suicide Prevention Office

    The Department of Health and Aged Care (the Department) is leading consultation on reforms to strengthen the National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) and National Suicide Prevention Office (NSPO). As part of the 2024-25 Budget, the Government announced a process of reform to reset and strengthen the NMHC and NSPO. This reform process will respond to the findings of the 2023 Independent Investigation into the Commission (the Investigation), while positioning both the NMHC... More
    Opened 16 September 2024

  • My Aged Care referrals for GPs - Survey

    My Aged Care referrals for GPs - Survey More
    Opened 13 September 2024

  • Proposed amendments to the Gene Technology Act 2000

    The Third Review (Review) of the National Gene Technology Scheme (Scheme) found that overall, the Scheme is working well and has operated successfully in assessing and managing the risks posed by genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The Review also identified opportunities to update and modernise the Scheme that would strengthen it and make sure it remains fit for purpose. The proposed amendments to Gene Technology Act 2000 (the GT Act) aim to ensure the Scheme... More
    Opened 13 September 2024

  • Safe and Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Health Care – Legislation and Regulation Review

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help solve urgent and emerging challenges in our health care system and support the health care workforce dedicate more time to delivering care. However, along with the potential opportunities of AI in health care, there is community concern about the safety and risks of AI. There are concerns that current legislative and regulatory frameworks do not adequately mitigate potential for harm. There are high-risk use cases for AI in health care. ... More
    Opened 13 September 2024

  • Draft National Nursing Workforce Strategy

    The Department of Health and Aged Care, Victorian Department of Health and Safer Care Victoria, in collaboration with all jurisdictions, are developing Australia’s first National Nursing Workforce Strategy (the strategy). The strategy will establish priorities for enhancing the nursing workforce, aiming to bolster the delivery of health and aged care to all Australian communities. It offers a comprehensive framework to foster collaboration and drive action... More
    Opened 11 September 2024

  • Have your say about MBS Online

    MBS Online contains the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), a listing of the Medicare services subsidised by the Australian Government. MBS Online is critical for keeping Australians – including patients, providers, insurers and software vendors – up to date on the latest MBS information by reflecting updates as soon as changes to the MBS occur. This survey gives users of MBS Online a chance to provide their views and feedback on the functionality and user experience of the... More
    Opened 9 September 2024

  • 2024 Stoma Appliance Scheme Schedule Review

    The 2023-24 Budget included agreement to a comprehensive review of the Stoma Appliance Scheme (SAS) Schedule. The aim of the SAS Schedule Review (the Review) is to make sure all the products listed are clinically effective, correctly priced, and cost-effective. While there have been reviews of specific sub-groups or products on the SAS Schedule, there has been no comprehensive review of all products, pricing and groups since 2010. The Review is focusing on: the... More
    Opened 2 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. More
    Opened 1 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... More
    Opened 30 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. ... More
    Opened 18 July 2024

  • 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
    Opened 8 August 2023

  • MAClearning Content and System Feedback

    Share your views with us on the training elements and MAClearning System. More
    Opened 1 March 2023

  • 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
    Opened 30 June 2021

  • 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
    Opened 22 June 2021

  • 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
    Opened 22 June 2021

  • 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
    Opened 22 June 2021

  • 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
    Opened 9 March 2021
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