This quarterly report provides a summary of invasive pneumococcal disease notifications in Australia during the first quarter of 2017. | 2018 | Current | |
This quarterly report provides a summary of invasive pneumococcal disease notifications in Australia during the second quarter of 2017. | 2018 | Current | |
During the period 1 April to 30 October 2016 (the 2016 influenza season), 1,952 patients were admitted with confirmed influenza to one of 17 FluCAN sentinel hospitals. Of these, 46% were elderly (≥65 years), 18% were children (<16 years), 5% were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, 3% were pregnant and 76% had chronic co-morbidities. | 2018 | Current | |
The Implementation Plan outlines the actions to be taken by the Australian Government, the Aboriginal community controlled health sector, and other key stakeholders to give effect to the vision, principles, priorities and strategies of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2013-2023. | 2015 | Current | |
Information on the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for the Indigenous Chronic Disease Package (ICDP). | 2015 | Current | |
The Sentinel Sites Evaluation measured changes in practice and other early outcomes linked to the ICDP. | 2015 | Current | |
Report on the Independent Expert Panel public consultation and advice to Government on the redesign of the General Practice Rural Incentives Program. | 2015 | Current | |
On 1 July 2014, the Indigenous Australians’ Health Programme was established consolidating four existing funding streams including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Chronic Disease Fund which had replaced the Indigenous Chronic Disease Package (ICDP). The majority of the original ICDP measures are continuing under the new programme. | 2014 | Current | |
In 2017, the Department of Health (the Department) engaged Nous Group (Nous) to undertake an independent review of the complaints handling process under the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formulas: Manufacturers and Importers Agreement 1992 (MAIF Agreement). | 2012 | Current | |
Information to guide implementation of the national standards for mental health services by non-government community services. | 2010 | Current | |
Information to guide implementation of the national standards for mental health services by private office based mental health practices. | 2010 | Current | |
Information to guide implementation of the national standards for mental health services by public mental health services and private hospitals. | 2010 | Current | |
This document provides recommendations for infection prevention and control procedures to minimise the risk of transmission of Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease (CJD) in health care settings. | 2010 | Current | |
The following page shows the Impact of PBS Reform - Report to Parliament | 2010 | Current | |
This report presents the findings of the Maternity Services Review which aimed to elicit a range of perspectives on maternity services in Australia, identify gaps, determine what change is required and what is needed for that change to occur, and inform the priorities for national action. | 2009 | Current | |
Three strategies, singly or in combination for the primary prevention of Neural Tube Defects, are now in use in several countries. These include: fortification of foods with folate, promotion of periconceptional use of folate supplements, and promotion of diets high in natural sources of folate. Folate fortification is the preferred strategy in many countries because of its potential to reach the largest proportion of women of child-bearing age prior to conception, in doses thought to be effective. As yet, no systematic evaluations of the outcomes of national folate fortification programs have been published; these are early days. | 2004 | Current | |
Three strategies, singly or in combination for the primary prevention of Neural Tube Defects, are now in use in several countries. These include: fortification of foods with folate, promotion of periconceptional use of folate supplements, and promotion of diets high in natural sources of folate. Folate fortification is the preferred strategy in many countries because of its potential to reach the largest proportion of women of child-bearing age prior to conception, in doses thought to be effective. As yet, no systematic evaluations of the outcomes of national folate fortification programs have been published; these are early days. | 2004 | Current | |
Injury Prevention Activity Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Project Report | 2004 | Historical | |
Project Report on Injury Prevention Activity Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People | 2004 | Historical | |
THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN RESCINDED. | 2004 | Rescinded | |
A study of the frequency and characterisics of smoking incidences in a variety of media popular with 18-30 year olds. | 2003 | Current | |
The following information is for lodging complaints of alleged breaches of the MAIF Agreement are intended to assist complainants. | 2003 | Current | |
Advisory Panel's Interpretations on the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula on the MAIF Agreement | 2003 | Current | |
This report identifies the frequency and characterisics of smoking incidences in a variety of media popular with 18-30 year olds. | 2003 | Current | |
This report by Dr Mark Wenitong was commissioned by the Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in response to the continuing need for accessible information around the needs and issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males. | 2002 | Historical | |
This report by Dr Mark Wenitong was commissioned by the Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in response to the continuing need for accessible information around the needs and issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males. | 2002 | Historical | |
This report is a summary of the projects funded under the Innovative Grants Program which was established in 1992 to support community-based reform activities under the National Mental Health Strategy. | 1999 | Historical | |
