The National COVID-19 health management plan for 2023 outlines the Australian government health supports to manage COVID-19 over the next 12 months. These health supports have been informed by the likely 2023 Australian epidemiological outlook and advice from the Chief Medical Officer.

The National Plan outlines a suite of measures, which:

• provide vaccine certainty, with a forward plan for vaccine procurement and administration; 
• empower the community to make informed choices to protect themselves and their loved ones; 
• take pressure off hospitals by ensuring people can seek care in the community, where and when they need it; 
• provide additional help for aged care, First Nations, disability and multicultural communities;  
• support effective COVID-19 testing to limit the spread and ensure that those most at risk of severe disease have fast access to care and treatments; and 
• strengthen the National Medical Stockpile safety net and pandemic preparedness capability to ensure Australia remains well-protected and prepared into the future

The Australian government will continue to adapt Australia’s COVID-19 response in line with the epidemiology, with constant monitoring and communication on any changes to occur through the National COVID-19 Community Protection Framework.