20 Nov 2023
ATAGI recommendations on use of the Moderna and Pfizer monovalent Omicron XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccines
Recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the use of XBB 1.5 COVID-19 vaccines.
20 Nov 2023
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 18-24 November 2023
During World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, remember that the incorrect use of antibiotics increases drug resistance in the bugs we are trying to kill.
17 Nov 2023
Eliminating Cervical Cancer in Australia
Australia now has a national strategy to help us achieve our goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2035 – the first country in the world to do so.
15 Nov 2023
Consultation for the new National Sport Plan
Public consultation for the new National Sport Plan is open until 7 December 2023. Help shape the future direction of sport in Australia.
14 Nov 2023
Help make health and medical research more inclusive
Consultation on the draft Statement on Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics and Sexual Orientation in Health and Medical Research is now open.
14 Nov 2023
Survey about the 15% aged care pay rise now open
A survey is now open for organisations and workers in the aged care sector to share with us what the 15% pay rise for aged care workers has meant for them.
13 Nov 2023
Virtual reality is helping brain injury survivors regain use of their arms and hands
Survivors of brain injuries caused by stroke and other serious events can lose function in their arms and hands. An Australian company is creating a virtual reality therapy system to help survivors regain the use of these limbs.
09 Nov 2023
$9.76 million to support the local development of lifesaving new drugs
The Australian Government is investing $9.76 million in the development of lifesaving drugs and world-class treatments in Australia. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
09 Nov 2023
New Australian Clinical Trials website
We have upgraded and refreshed the Australian Clinical Trials website. Learn more about the new site.
08 Nov 2023
Aged Care Registered Nurses’ Payments Program
We will be delivering a payment to registered nurses who work for the same aged care employer for 6 or 12 months.
