Organisation
Department of Health and Aged Care (Australia)
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DHAC
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Strategy
National COVID-19 health management plan for 2023
This strategy document outlines the Australian government health supports to manage COVID-19 over the next 12 months. These health supports have been informed by the likely 2023 Australian epidemiological outlook and advice from the Chief Medical Officer.
Discussion paper
Role and functions of an Australian Centre for Disease Control: consultation paper – November 2022
This discussion paper outlines the draft mission and purpose statements for an Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC). It includes an outline of its potential scope of functions, examples of how it could improve public health in Australia, and principles guiding its design.
Report
Indigenous health genomics: the legal, ethical and social issues
This paper identifies key issues surrounding ownership, data sovereignty, discrimination and governance within the use of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples genomic information.
Report
Gambling participation and harm among Australian men
This is the first national study of Australian men to examine gambling behaviour and associated harms. Using data from Wave 3 of Ten to Men, this report examines the prevalence and frequency of gambling participation, the socio-demographic characteristics of men who gamble, risks of experiencing gambling problems, and financial stress experienced by adult men in...
Evaluation
Process evaluation of Carer Gateway
A summary report on the findings of the process evaluation of Carer Gateway conducted between 2020 to 2021. The process evaluation examines the implementation of Carer Gateway. It provides key findings and recommendations. Carer Gateway is a Commonwealth funded national program launched in April 2020. It provides online, telephone and face-to-face support to carers across...