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Pesticides Regulation Discussion Paper
Western Australia’s (WA) public health legislation has undergone a change to a more risk-based approach as part of an overall process of modernising the regulatory structure of public health. There are existing public health regulations that need to be considered in the development of new Public Health Act 2016 subsidiary legislation. The Pesticides Regulation Discussion Paper examines the existing regulatory environment of the pesticide industry and considers how the current safety... MoreClosed 28 October 2019 -
Housing survey
The key focus of this review is to obtain stakeholder feedback on the most effective option for the management of public health risks associated with housing in Western Australia. Please read the discussion paper entitled Managing housing health risks in WA before completing this survey. The discussion paper outlines a number of options and recommendations for managing public health risks associated with events in WA. The survey should take approximately 20 minutes to... MoreClosed 12 December 2019 -
Evaluation of the National Framework for Action on Dementia 2015 - 2019
The National Framework for Action on Dementia 2015 – 2019 (the Framework) guides the development and implementation of actions, plans and policies to reduce the risk of dementia and further improve outcomes for people with dementia and their carers. This consultation is a nation-wide evaluation focussing on the Framework’s seven priority areas; from increasing awareness and risk reduction through to promoting and supporting research. The Framework can be viewed at the link ... MoreClosed 6 January 2020 -
2020 DoH Policy Essentials Program Nomination Form
Department of Health’s Policy Essentials Program (PEP) is designed specifically to enhance the skills and capability of our policy officers. Modelled on the very successful Public Sector Commission’s, Policy Essentials Program, the 2020 program will draw on policy expertise from within the WA health system and across the public sector. The program consists of four one-day workshops to be held between February and May 2020, with a second program... MoreClosed 16 January 2020 -
Organisational Development Program 2020-2024
A draft Organisational Development Program has been developed and is open for consultation. All DoH staff are encouraged to review the draft plan and provide feedback. The Program has been developed in response to your feedback in the Minister for Health – Your Voice in Health Survey as well as aligning to: WA Health system’s Sustainable Health Review (2019) Cabinet Service’s Priority Review (2017) Integrity Strategy for WA Public... MoreClosed 24 February 2020 -
Consultation on the WA Health and Medical Life Sciences Industry Growth Plan 2020-2025
Objective of the consultation We are interested in hearing from the health and medical life science industry, health service delivery agencies, academic and research institutes, the Western Australian (WA) business community, including investors and entrepreneurs, and government organisations to inform the development of the WA Health and Medical Life Sciences Industry Growth Plan 2020-2025 (Plan). Background The State Government recognises that WA has a... MoreClosed 10 April 2020 -
Lodging House Regulation Review
The key focus of this review is to obtain stakeholder feedback on the most effective option for the management of public health risks associated with lodging houses in Western Australia. Please read the discussion paper entitled Managing lodging house health risks in Western Australia before completing this survey. The discussion paper outlines a number of options and recommendations for managing public health risks associated with lodging houses in WA. The survey... MoreClosed 28 April 2020 -
COVID-19 Cancer Patient Experience Survey
The Department of Health WA would like to gain an understanding of how COVID-19 may have impacted the experience of patients across the cancer care pathway, from diagnosis to treatment, survivorship and end of life. The questions within this survey have been developed by the Continuous Improvement in Care - Cancer (CIC Cancer) Project. The CIC Cancer Project is a program of research that works to drive improvements in care and patient reported outcomes and experiences. ... MoreClosed 8 June 2020 -
Registration: Consumers and Carers Workshop for the Revised WA Advance Health Directive
Workshop details Date: Monday 17 August 2020 Time: 9.30am to 11.30am. Registration and breakfast from 9.00am Venue: Seminar Room - Milroy Lodge, Cancer Council WA, 15 Bedbrook Place, Shenton Park If you can not attend on this day, there is a workshop open to all individuals on Monday 24 August 2020. Workshops are also being held for other target groups including: Health professionals ... MoreClosed 13 August 2020 -
Registration: Aged Care Sector Workshop for the Revised WA Advance Health Directive
Workshop details Date: Tuesday 18 August 2020 Time: 9.30am to 11.30pm. Registration and breakfast from 9.00am Venue: Telethon Speech and Hearing - Head Office, 36 Dodd Street, Wembley If you can not attend on this day, there is a workshop open to all individuals on Monday 24 August 2020. Workshops are also being held for other target groups including: Health professionals ... MoreClosed 13 August 2020 -
Registration: Open Workshop for the Revised WA Advance Health Directive – Open to All Individuals
Workshop details Date: Monday 24 August 2020 Time: 1.00am to 3.00pm. Registration and lunch from 12.30pm Venue: The Rise, 28 Eighth Ave, Maylands Workshops are also being held for specific target groups including: Consumer and carer Health professionals Aged care sector Please select an appropriate workshop to attend. An online survey is... MoreClosed 20 August 2020 -
Registration: Regional consumer and carer workshops for the revised WA Advance Health Directive
Workshop details Date: Tuesday 25 August 2020 Time: 2.00pm to 3.30pm Afternoon tea will be provided. You may attend at one of the following locations: Albany – venue to be advised Broome Community Resource Centre - 40 Dampier Terrace, Broome Denmark Community Resource Centre - 2 Strickland Street Denmark Quairading Community Resource Centre - 1 Parker Street, Quairading If you can’t attend on this day, there is an online survey ... MoreClosed 21 August 2020 -
Registration: Health Professionals Workshop for the Revised WA Advance Health Directive
Workshop details Date: Wednesday 26 August 2020 Time: 7.30am to 9.30am. Registration and breakfast from 7.00am Venue: Telethon Speech and Hearing - Head Office, 36 Dodd Street, Wembley If you can not attend on this day, there is a workshop open to all individuals on Monday 24 August 2020. Workshops are also being held for other target groups including: Consumers and carers ... MoreClosed 24 August 2020 -
Air-handling Part 2
Analysis of the consultation responses received by the DOH to the first part of this consultation 'Managing the public health risks associated with cooling towers and warm water systems in WA', determined that there was general agreement from all sectors that any approach should be risk-based and that Option C – development of new regulations was the preferred strategy. New regulations must clearly state inclusion and exclusion factors for air-handling and water systems that legislative... MoreClosed 31 August 2020 -
Revised Western Australian Advance Health Directive Consultation Survey
An Advance Health Directive (AHD) is a legal document in which an individual may indicate whether they consent or refuse particular medical treatments in particular circumstances. More information on the current Western Australian (WA) AHD template is available for background information. The draft revised WA AHD template is being developed by the End of Life Care (EOLC) Program within the WA Department of Health. The revised AHD is being developed following recommendations from... MoreClosed 4 September 2020 -
WA Men's Health and Wellbeing Policy: Annual Check-Up
The Western Australian Men’s Health and Wellbeing Policy (the Policy ) was launched in Men’s Health Week 2019 (10-16 June). The purpose of the Policy is to provide direction to the WA health system and its partners to deliver strategies to improve the physical, mental, social and emotional wellbeing of men and boys in WA. The primary audience of the Policy is the WA health system. However, improvements in men’s health require the involvement of a range of agencies beyond the WA... MoreClosed 25 September 2020 -
2019-2020 Food Act 2008 and Public Health Act 2016 Reporting
Local Government enforcement agencies are required to report to the Department of Health on their performance of functions under the Food Act 2008 (Food Act) (as required by section 121) and the Public Health Act 2016 (Public Health Act) (as required by section 22). The Food Act reporting requirements have been in place since 2009/10 and the Public Health Act reporting requirements have been in place since 2016/17. The consultation will be for the 2019/20 reporting period (1 July 2019 to... MoreClosed 12 October 2020 -
Draft strategies for advance care planning awareness raising, training and education consultation
Advance care planning (ACP) is an ongoing discussion between you, your loved ones and your health care professionals. It involves learning about the different choices available and choosing the type of medical care that is best for you. An Advance Health Directive (AHD) is a legal document in which you can write what treatments you want or don’t want in specific circumstances. The End of Life Care (EOLC) Program within the WA Department of Health is... MoreClosed 23 October 2020 -
Road Testing the Revised Advance Health Directive
An Advance Health Directive (AHD) is a legal document that enables an individual to make decisions now about the treatment they would want, or not want, to receive if they became sick or injured and were incapable of communicating their wishes. More information on the current Western Australian (WA) AHD template is available for background information. The draft revised WA AHD template is being developed by the End of Life Care (EOLC) Program within the WA... MoreClosed 23 October 2020 -
Statutory Review of the Western Australian Tobacco Products Control Act 2006
Robust legislation is the cornerstone of tobacco control. Western Australia (WA) has had comprehensive tobacco legislation in place since 1990, and along with complementary Commonwealth legislation, it has played an important part in bringing down the prevalence of smoking among Western Australians. A review of WA’s tobacco control legislation is now being undertaken to ensure that it remains contemporary, relevant and responsive to new and emerging issues in tobacco control. ... MoreClosed 6 November 2020 -
Stakeholder feedback on the draft WA Health Genomics Strategy 2021
The purpose of this consultation is to seek stakeholders' feedback in relation to the draft WA Health Genomics Strategy 2021 (‘Strategy’) and their opinions to inform the development of the first implementation plan. This consultation consists of two parts: Part 1 will seek feedback on the draft Strategy ; in particular the vision, underlying principles, enablers of success, key priority areas, goals, and initiatives. Part 2 will seek opinions on the three... MoreClosed 31 January 2021 -
Review of the WA Health Consent to Treatment Policy
The introduction of the Health Services Act 2016 and the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards 2nd Edition (2017) significantly changed the strategic and operational environment for the implementation of the WA Health Consent to Treatment Policy 2016 (Operational Directive 0657/16 ). The Operational Directive is now being transitioned to a Mandatory Policy within the Clinical Governance, Safety and Quality Policy Framework issued under the... MoreClosed 16 March 2021 -
Epidemiology Branch Client Feedback Survey 2021
The WA Department of Health Epidemiology Branch provides both advice and analysis on population health data to a range of stakeholders. Our clients are inclusive of the Department of Health, Health Service Providers, other WA government agencies, local government authorities, non-government organisations, academics and the public. You have been invited to participate in this survey because you have recently requested information from the Epidemiology Branch, using the new... MoreClosed 31 March 2021 -
Health and Wellbeing Surveillance System Content Review Survey
The WA Health and Wellbeing Surveillance System (HWSS) was established by the Department of Health in 2002 to monitor the health status of the general WA population. The HWSS collects data on both adults (>16 years of age), and children (<16 years of age). Any questions to collect child data are asked of the respective parent/carer in regard to the child. The HWSS, coordinated by the Health Survey Unit (Epidemiology Branch), provides important and timely information to support... MoreClosed 4 May 2021 -
Voluntary Assisted Dying Implementation Conference
To assist us in evaluating this event, please take a few minutes to complete this survey. All responses remain confidential. Note if you are; only attending Day 1 please complete the survey at the end of Day 1. attending Day 2 please complete the survey at the end of Day 2. MoreClosed 7 June 2021 -
Managing public health risks from wastewater conveyance, treatment and disposal in Western Australia
The key focus of this consultation is to obtain feedback on the most effective option to manage the public health risks associated with the conveyance, treatment and disposal of wastewater in Western Australia (WA). Please read the discussion paper on “Managing the public health risk from the conveyance, treatment and disposal of wastewater in Western Australia” before completing this survey. The discussion paper provides a summary of the current regulatory framework... MoreClosed 18 June 2021 -
2020-2021 Food Act 2008 and Public Health Act 2016 Reporting
Local Government enforcement agencies are required to report to the Department of Health on their performance of functions under the Food Act 2008 (Food Act) (as required by section 121) and the Public Health Act 2016 (Public Health Act) (as required by section 22). The Food Act reporting requirements have been in place since 2009/10 and the Public Health Act reporting requirements have been in place since 2016/17. The consultation will be for the 2020/21 reporting period (1 July 2020 to... MoreClosed 18 October 2021 -
SHR4 Forum "Engage, Share, Connect" RSVP
Thank you for your interest in attending the Sustainable Health Review Recommendation 4, Citizen and Community Partnership (SHR4) Forum, Friday 22 October, 8.45am-12.30pm THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY Please register your details below and we will add you to the waitlist in case of cancellations. MoreClosed 20 October 2021 -
Expression of Interest: Authentic Co-Design Training
The Department of Health, Sustainable Health Review Recommendation 4 (SHR4) Project Team are calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from consumers, carers and people with lived experience, who would like to attend co-design training alongside Department of Health staff and other stakeholders. The training will involve a one hour online introductory session, followed by a full day face to face workshop. The workshops will be held in November. Please note places... MoreClosed 4 November 2021 -
Have your say on planning for Patient Safety and Clinical Quality
The Patient Safety and Clinical Quality Directorate is developing its strategic directions for 2022-2025 and invites you to have your say. We are seeking the perspectives of staff across WA Health on our draft strategic direction, which includes proposed activities against four key areas: Quality Intelligence Quality Improvement Culture and Capability Regulatory Stewardship All WA Health staff are welcome to provide a submission, and we are particularly... MoreClosed 12 November 2021
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