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30 July 2010

Seasonal flu vaccination for young children can be resumed - Updated advice from the Chief Medical Officer

Continued close monitoring of side effects with this year's seasonal flu vaccine in children under five years of age has shown that the higher than usual occurrence of fever and febrile convulsions appears to be confined to the vaccine Fluvax, manufactured by CSL so parents can now seek advice from their doctor to use other brands on the market if they want their young children vaccinated.

19 July 2010

Agreed Terms of Reference For Central Australia Renal Study

The Australian, Northern Territory, South Australian and Western Australian Governments ha...

16 July 2010

Experts to Help Deliver Better Diabetes Services

People with diabetes will join health professionals, including medical specialists, genera...

16 July 2010

Myhospitals Website

For the first time all Australians will soon be able to view important data about their pu...

15 July 2010

Australian Government Acts on New South Wales Nursing Home

The Australian Government has imposed sanctions on Calendula Pty Ltd, the approved provide...

15 July 2010

Communities Get Together to Get Fit, Keep Fit & Lose Weight

Communities right round Australia will be walking, cycling, lifting and eating their way t...

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The Government is in Caretaker Mode

19 July 2010

The caretaker period extends from the date of dissolution of the House of Representatives at 5pm on Monday 19 July 2010 to the day the election result is clear or, in the event of a change of government, until a new government is appointed. The date of the election is 21 August 2010.

Information on this website will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions circulated by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.

For more information during the caretaker period, visit:
the Minister for Health and Ageing
the Minister for Indigenous Health, Rural and Regional Health and Regional Services Delivery
the Minister for Ageing
the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, and Minister for Sport and
the Parliamentary Secretary for Health.

The Australian, Northern Territory, South Australian and Western Australian Governments have agreed to the Terms of Reference for a Central Australian renal study.

The study, funded by the Australian Government, will assess the current issues surrounding the delivery of renal services in Central Australia taking into account stakeholder consultation and activity-based data.

National Disability Awards 2010

The National Disability Awards recognise inspirational individuals – whether they have a disability or help those with disability – who are making a valuable contribution to their local community or wider society. To nominate someone who deserves this award, download the nomination guidelines and forms from www.idpwd.com.au or call 1800 440 385 to order hard copies. Nominations close 23 July 2010.

Feedback on potential boundaries for Medicare Locals and Local Hospital Networks

As part of the health reforms, the Australian Government will invest $416.8 million over four years to establish a network of primary health care organisations (Medicare Locals) across Australia. This includes funding to improve access to after hours primary care through Medicare Locals. To inform development work on potential boundaries for Medicare Locals and Local Hospital Networks, the Department of Health and Ageing is seeking views from interested parties. Visit the yourHealth website for information and to have your say.