01 Sep 2023
ATAGI Update on the COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) regarding an additional COVID-19 dose for highest risk people in 2023. These recommendations are in addition the previous ATAGI COVID-19 vaccine booster advice published in February 2023.
01 Sep 2023
Women’s World Cup inspires the nation
The Women’s World Cup 2023 may be over, but it’s the dawn of a new era for women’s sport.
01 Sep 2023
Scam alert
We have been notified of a new phone scam that is targeting members of the Australian public. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be us, do not provide your personal details.
31 Aug 2023
Corporate Plan 2023–24
Our Corporate Plan for 2023–24 is now available. Read about how we will deliver the health system for all Australians throughout 2023–24.
30 Aug 2023
First Nations mental health and wellbeing support
This year, Australia will hold a referendum to decide whether to change the Constitution to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (the Voice). If talk of the Voice is affecting your wellbeing, it is important to know there is support available.
30 Aug 2023
Improving children’s mental health and wellbeing
A new Childhood Mental Health Research Plan will shape $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will help improve children’s mental health and wellbeing.
29 Aug 2023
Improving health outcomes for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease
A new Targeted Translation Research Accelerator Research Plan will shape $77.5 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will improve care and outcomes for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
29 Aug 2023
Supporting all Australians to be healthy through affordable, person-centred primary healthcare
A new Primary Health Research Plan will shape $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will support all Australians to be healthy by transforming primary healthcare.
28 Aug 2023
Kids learn to ride with confidence in new cycling program
A new national program will help give kids the confidence and skills to be life-long riders.
25 Aug 2023
AHPPC statement – Advice to support safe cruising
The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) agreed at its meeting on 16 August 2023 to rescind the current Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) National Guidelines for Cruising in Australia (the CDNA Guidelines).
