Organisation
Department of Health (Australia)
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This department existed 2013-2022.
Strategy
Australian health sector emergency response plan for novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
This coronavirus disease managment plan is designed to guide the Australian health sector response. The coronavirus outbreak represents a significant risk to Australia, with the potential to cause high levels of morbidity and mortality, and to disrupt the Australian community both socially and economically.
Discussion paper
Australian sports wagering scheme: approach paper
This approach paper is intended to outline the department’s approach to designing the Australian sports wagering scheme (ASWS). This paper canvasses the key principles, processes and issues that will be considered in the design of the ASWS, and is intended to inform all relevant stakeholders of the regulatory design approach.
Report
Exploratory analysis of barriers to palliative care
This report describes key barriers and promising approaches for improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ experience of palliative care in Australia. It covers advance care planning and ways the palliative care sector can improve access and quality of care for this group.
Report
Prevalence of advance care planning documentation in Australian health and residential aged care services report 2019
This study identifies a number of important findings relating to advance care planning document uptake relevant to policymakers, health and residential aged care service providers and workforce, palliative care services, researchers, and the general public.
Report
Educating the nurse of the future
This report represents the outcome of the various consultations, debates, and discussions. It covers the educational preparation of nurses, as well as the factors that influence people to choose nursing as an occupation. The report also looks at how other countries view Australian nursing education.