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Organisation

Department of Health (Australia)

Owning Institution:

This department existed 2013-2022. 

Policy

National policy on match-fixing in sport


This policy represents a commitment by the Commonwealth and state and territory governments to work together to address the issue of inappropriate and fraudulent sports betting and match-fixing activities with the aim of protecting the integrity of sport.
Discussion paper

Review of funding arrangements for pathology services: final discussion paper


This Discussion Paper has been prepared by the Department of Health and Ageing as a basis for consultation with pathology stakeholders. These consultations will inform the development of advice to the Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon Nicola Roxon MP, regarding options for future funding of pathology services.
Report

July 2009- June 2010 Report on the Operation of the Aged Care Act 1997


This report describes the operation of the Act during 2009-10 and examines the adequacy of Australia's aged care programs and policies. It is delivered to Parliament and the Australian community by the Minister in accordance with section 63-2 of the Act, which requires that the report include information about: the extent of unmet demand for...
Report

Comprehensive scoping study on the use of assistive technology by frail older people living in the community June 2008


This report is a systematic review of existing published and unpublished literature relating to assistive technology for frail older people in the community care context. The population of Australia is ageing, and as the population ages, the occurrence of disability also increases. Around 67.5 per cent of people aged 75 years and over are affected...
Report

National mental health report 2010


The National Mental Health Strategy was endorsed by all Australian Health Ministers in 1992 and committed all governments to a reform process aimed at achieving major improvements in the quality and range of mental health services available to the community. Through various changes in government at the federal, state and territory levels, the National Mental...