29 Dec 2023

COVID-19 update 29 December 2023

COVID cases in SA There have been 1,475 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week. There were no new COVID-19 deaths notified to the Department for Health and Wellbeing. Please note, Births, Deaths and Marriages data is currently received on a monthly basis.

26 Dec 2023

Heat Health Alert for Gulf Country District (North West Queensland)

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) advises an extreme heatwave is impacting the Gulf Country District until Friday 29 December.

22 Dec 2023

PBS Expenditure and Prescriptions Report 2022-23

PBS Expenditure and Prescriptions Report 2022-23

22 Dec 2023

Launch of the National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) Program

From 1 January 2024, participating pharmacies can receive payment for administering National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines in a pharmacy setting.

22 Dec 2023

COVID-19 emergency leave extended for permanent aged care residents

We have extended emergency leave for permanent aged care residents for 12 months. This means residents who wish to temporarily relocate during COVID-19 outbreaks can continue to use emergency leave instead of social leave through to 31 December 2024.

22 Dec 2023

Keep mosquitoes on the naughty list this summer

Summer’s here and mosquitoes are breeding, but before you dive into the festive season, gear up with tips to avoid mosquito bites for an itch-free and joyful season.

22 Dec 2023

Food safety tips for a microbe-free holiday season

The holiday season is traditionally a time to eat, drink and be merry - and no one wants their festivities ruined by food poisoning.

22 Dec 2023

Tasmanians urged to be aware of syphilis as cases increase locally and nationally

Tasmanians are being reminded to consider their need for regular sexual health checks, to practice safe sex and to get tested for syphilis and treated as soon as possible if they have symptoms.

22 Dec 2023

PBAC Public Summary Documents – September 2023 meeting:

PBAC Public Summary Documents – September 2023 meeting