01 Jul 2024
Campaign delivers record low month in missed outpatient appointments
A record low in missed outpatient appointments across May shows a campaign to reduce the number of missed appointments is working.
01 Jul 2024
National Immunisation Program (NIP) Meningococcal ACWY changes from 1 July 2024
MenQuadfi® will be funded through the NIP for adolescents aged 14 to 19 years
01 Jul 2024
Changes to vaping in Australia from 1 July
From 1 July 2024, vapes can only be sold in Australia by pharmacies
01 Jul 2024
Have your say: Quality indicators for in-home aged care
We are expanding the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program into in-home aged care. Public consultation is now open to decide on the new quality indicators. Find out how to have your say.
01 Jul 2024
Have your say on our National Allied Health Workforce Strategy
Are you interested in Australia's allied health workforce? Have your say on the National Allied Health Workforce Strategy that we are currently developing. Consultation is open till 9 July 2024.
30 Jun 2024
Care@home supporting Tasmanians this winter
As the weather continues to cool down and seasonal respiratory viruses circulate, the Department of Health is encouraging anyone with a respiratory illness and needing further support to utilise the Department's Care@home program.
30 Jun 2024
Extended prescriptions of the Oral Contraceptive Pill
Extended prescriptions of the oral contraceptive pill will be available from 1 July 2024, as part of an expansion to the services that can be provided by Tasmanian pharmacies
28 Jun 2024
2024-25 Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Manual
2024-25 Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Manual
28 Jun 2024
Most RACFs falling short of minimum care standards: Report
New analysis has revealed many Australian aged care residents are not receiving the levels of care they need and are entitled to.