Organisation

Department of Health and Aged Care (Australia)

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Acronym:
DHAC
Strategy

Aged care data and digital strategy 2024–2029


Australia's national strategy for leveraging data and digital technology to enhance the aged care sector. Motivated by an ageing population and a growing demand for care services, the strategy aims to empower older people and their support networks, strengthen the digital capabilities of the workforce and improve data sharing and security.
Discussion paper

Unleashing the potential of our health workforce - Scope of Practice Review: issues paper 2


This issues paper is part of the Scope of Practice Review, and has been released to provide an overview of the evidence collected to date. It also outlines the options for reform based on the sum of this evidence, and describes the direction and next steps for the review.
Guide

Intellectual disability health capability framework


People with intellectual disability have poorer health outcomes compared to people without intellectual disability. This framework aims to equip future health professionals with the required core capabilities to provide quality health care to people with intellectual disability.
Report

Final report of the Aged Care Taskforce


This report examines the recommendations proposed by the Aged Care Taskforce to support an aged care system that is sustainable, fair and facilitates greater innovation in the sector.
Strategy

National digital health strategy 2023-2028


Federal, state and territory governments have agreed to a 5-year plan that aims to enable Australians to manage and improve their personal health and wellbeing through advances in digital technology.