25 February AskMBS advice service The AskMBS advice service is located in the Australian Government Department of Health (the Department), following the transfer of the function from Services Australia, then known as the Department of Human Services, on 1 March 2019. AskMBS is an email service (askmbs@health.gov.au) providing advice to health providers and other ... Read more >>>
24 February Services Australia On 1 February 2020, the Department of Human Services became Services Australia. Services Australia still deliver the Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support payments and services. There is no change to how you can access these payments and services. Practice Managers can find information on services, payments and programs on the Services ... Read more >>>
10 February Public Consultation: Recommended Use of Pneumococcal Vaccines The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) Secretariat wishes to advise that a public consultation is now open on proposed changes to the recommended use of pneumococcal vaccines. The public consultation document can be accessed on Citizen Space via the following link. To make a submission, please click on the ... Read more >>>
10 February Department of Veterans' Affairs: Veteran Health Check The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) understands the challenges of transitioning from the Australian Defence Force and is committed to providing veterans with easier access to health care, particularly in times of crisis. GPs can play a vital role in ensuring veterans receive the health care that they may need. The ... Read more >>>