Whole-of-government arrangements have been developed that are designed to be applicable in any emergency or crisis. This quick guide explains these arrangements, setting out the decision-making and advisory bodies that implement the various crisis and pandemic plans.

This review provides an overview of current approaches to managing school closures, as well as recent literature related to young people learning 'outside of school.' A range of material has been drawn upon to both highlight the educational issues of this learning context, as well as the psychosocial and emotional repercussions.

COVID-19 captured humanity's attention in 2020, but epidemics and pandemics have always been with us. Here's a potted summary of the major epidemics and pandemics of the past century and beyond.

Australia has a series of standing health emergency plans, ordered from high level policy down to operational detail. Under these plans, state and territory governments have primary responsibility for the management of communicable disease emergencies. This guide explains these arrangements, setting out the plans (and supporting legislation).

This research finds that nearly half the national school student population is at risk of having their learning and wellbeing significantly compromised by not being at school because they are in a vulnerable group, due to their young age; social disadvantage; specific needs; or family employment context.