Publications

21 May 2024 - This collection notice sets out how we will handle a researcher's personal information under the National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry (NORDR).

21 May 2024 - This document guides state and territory representatives through the key steps involved in registering as a user of the National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry (NORDR) and how to access registry reporting.

21 May 2024 - This collection notice sets out how we will handle an agency officer's personal information under the National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry (NORDR).

21 May 2024 - This document provides a guide on the reports available to states and territories in the agency portal for the National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry (NORDR), and how to navigate the agency reports.

19 April 2024 - Physicians can use this form to collect information about patients who are diagnosed with an occupationally caused respiratory disease. This information will be entered into the National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry (NORDR).

19 April 2024 - This document guides you through the key steps involved in registering as a user of the National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry (NORDR) portal, and using the registry to notify diagnoses of occupationally caused or exacerbated silicosis or other respiratory disease.

17 April 2024 - This plan provides a national framework for the collection, analysis and reporting of health-related data on COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

28 March 2024 - These guidelines for Public Health Units provide nationally consistent guidance on how to respond to rabies virus and other lyssavirus (including Australian bat lyssavirus). They are part of a Series of National Guidelines (SoNGs) published by the Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA).

15 March 2024 - The Public Health Laboratory Network (PHLN) has developed standard case definitions for the diagnosis of key diseases in Australia. This document contains the laboratory case definition for botulism.

14 February 2024 - This fact sheet provides key information on PFAS.

5 February 2024 - This document provides updated PFAS health guidance in light of recently completed research into the human health effects of PFAS and exposure in Australia.

12 January 2024 - This document contains the surveillance case definition for invasive Group A streptococcal disease (iGAS), which is nationally notifiable within Australia. State and territory health departments use this definition to decide whether to notify us of a case.

2 January 2024 - These guidelines outline Australia’s national minimum standard for surveillance, laboratory testing, case management and contact management for Invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) disease.

1 January 2024 - This document contains the surveillance case definition for Murray Valley encephalitis virus infection, which is nationally notifiable within Australia. State and territory health departments use this definition to decide whether to notify us of a case.

1 January 2024 - This document contains the surveillance case definition for West Nile/Kunjin virus infection, which is nationally notifiable within Australia. State and territory health departments use this definition to decide whether to notify us of a case.

22 December 2023 - This report provides advice to the Australian Government on HIV prevention, testing, treatment, awareness raising, decriminalisation, destigmatisation and partnership.

20 December 2023 - The report aims to guide health assessment and management of sites impacted by vapor intrusion in Australia.

20 December 2023 - This document summarizes health risks related to vapor intrusion. It aligns with Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) guidelines for assessing the public health impact of vapour intrusion.

12 December 2023 - This document contains the surveillance case definition for diphtheria, which is nationally notifiable within Australia. State and territory health departments use this definition to decide whether to notify us of a case.

11 December 2023 - The Public Health Laboratory Network (PHLN) has developed standard case definitions for the diagnosis of key diseases in Australia. This document contains the laboratory case definition for gonococcal infection.

3 December 2023 - The National Health and Climate Strategy sets out a whole-of-government plan to address the health and wellbeing impacts of climate change and address the contribution of the health system to climate change.

3 December 2023 - This report analyses responses to the consultation paper from 2 June 2023 to 24 July 2023. These responses informed the development of the National Health and Climate Strategy.

22 November 2023 - The Public Health Laboratory Network (PHLN) has developed standard case definitions for the diagnosis of key diseases in Australia. This document contains the laboratory case definition for iGAS disease.

10 November 2023 - This statement outlines how we will work together with state and territory governments to support the establishment and operation of the interim Australian CDC. It includes a timeline for delivering an agreement to support the fully developed Australian CDC.

10 November 2023 - This discussion paper outlines the draft mission and purpose statements for the 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.