Health and safety
Health Reform
The new health reform is the most significant improvement to Australia’s health system since the introduction of Medicare. It is designed to deliver better health outcomes for many Australians worldwide.
indigenous.gov.au
Indigenous.gov.au celebrates the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and is a gateway to information on Australian Government Indigenous initiatives and programs including early childhood, schooling, health and safety, economic participation and governance and leadership. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are warned that this web site may contain images of deceased people.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is Australia’s national agency for health and welfare statistics and information.
Comcare
Comcare is the workers’ compensation insurer for the Australian Government, providing safety, rehabilitation and compensation services to Australian Government employees (and employees of the ACT Government) under the auspices of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission.
Department of Health and Ageing
The Department of Health and Ageing seeks to provide better health and healthier ageing for all Australians through a world-class health system.
eHealth
Registering for an eHealth record will help you take control of your health and healthcare information. Overtime, it will also give your healthcare professionals the information they need to provide you with the best possible care.
eHealth – general information
E-health will enhance the way information is exchanged, shared and managed in the Australian health sector. Australians will be able to check their medical history online through the introduction of personally controlled electronic health records, which will boost patient safety, improve health care delivery, and cut waste and duplication.
http://www.ehealthinfo.gov.au/
Health and safety – government community grants
GrantsLINK makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants from the many government grants that are available. GrantsLINK also helps you find the best source of funding and assists you to complete application forms. This page lists health and safety related grants.
http://grants.myregion.gov.au/grant-categories/health-and-safety
HealthInsite – your gateway to reliable health information
HealthInsite is a single gateway to quality consumer health information and provides links to some of Australia’s most authoritative health organisations and their websites.
http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/
MyHospitals
MyHospitals presents data on individual public hospitals throughout Australia. It also includes information on many private hospitals. MyHospitals is based on the latest available information provided by state and territory health departments and private hospitals to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
http://www.myhospitals.gov.au/
Public Health Information Development Unit
The Public Health Information Development Unit (PHIDU) assists in the development of public health data and indicators describing the distribution of social disadvantage and inequality in the population.
