Organisation
Department of Health (Australia)
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This department existed 2013-2022.
Conference proceedings
Empowerment and Accountability in Indigenous Youth Suicide Prevention
In response to the recent high rate of suicide deaths among Indigenous young people and children, and the Western Australian Coroner’s report of the Inquest into the 13 Deaths of Children and Young Persons in the Kimberley Region, Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention hosted an Indigenous Youth Suicide...
Strategy
National strategic action plan for pain management
This strategy aims to provide a key step towards a national and holistic policy framework that will support consumers, health practitioners and the wider community to improve the quality of life for people living with pain, their families and carers.
Survey Report
National survey of Australian secondary students and sexual health 2018
This survey is a national study exploring the sexual health and well-being of Australian adolescents. The anonymous survey asks questions about knowledge, behaviour and educational experiences related to sexual health and well-being. The Commonwealth Department of Health-funded study has been conducted approximately every five years since 1992.
Strategy
National women’s health strategy 2020–2030
This strategy, developed following a consultative process, aims to drive continuing improvement in the health and wellbeing of all women in Australia, particularly those at greatest risk of poor health. Key priorities and actions have been developed to drive change and improve health outcomes.
Strategy
Australian Digital Health Agency: entity resources and planned performance
This 2019-20 Health Portfolio Budget Statement informs Senators and Members of Parliament of the proposed allocation of resources to Government outcomes for the Australian Digital Health Agency.