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Organisation

Department of Health (Australia)

Owning Institution:

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.