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  • Draft Genetic Health WA Service Plan

    Genetic Health Western Australia (GHWA, previously known as the Genetic Services of Western Australia) is the sole public provider of clinical genomic specialty services in WA. GHWA offers clinical assessments, genetic counselling, diagnostic testing, and familial cascade testing services for individuals with, suspected of, or at an increased risk of a genetic condition. The GHWA Service Plan has been developed to guide the strategic direction for the delivery of clinical... More
    Closed 31 May 2024

  • Clinical Trials Investigator Survey

    Are you an individual with a role in conducting clinical trials research? Please complete this investigator survey. This survey will help us to gather your insights regarding clinical trials research in Western Australia. Your responses will help us understand how to boost capacity and access to clinical trials for Western Australians. More
    Closed 13 September 2024

  • Clinical Trials Consumer Survey

    Are you a Western Australian who has participated in, or is interested in joining (either for yourself or a person you care for) a clinical trial? Please complete this consumer survey. A clinical trial is a type of research study that gives researchers the opportunity to test new treatments, tests, or procedures that could help prevent, detect, diagnose, treat, or manage diseases or conditions. Participants in clinical trials voluntarily agree to be part of the study and researchers... More
    Closed 13 September 2024

  • 2023-2024 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. This consultation is for the 2023/24 reporting period (1 July 2023 to 30... More
    Closed 30 September 2024

  • Draft Guiding Principles for Patient Reported Measures

    WA Health is developing guiding principles for the selection, collection, use and reporting of Patient Reported Measures (PRMs) which includes both Patient Reported Experience Measures (PREMs) and Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs). This work is part of the “ Improving safety and quality in health care – A strategic plan for action in WA 2024 – 2026 ” and the Sustainable Health Review Recommendation 4 priority for transparent public reporting of patient and carer reporting... More
    Closed 17 November 2024

  • Alcohol and Other Drug Withdrawal Management Policy - Review

    The Alcohol and Other Drug Withdrawal Management Policy is a mandatory policy under the Mental Health Policy Framework pursuant to section 26(2)(a, c) of the Health Services Act 2016. The purpose of the policy is to ensure that patients receive the right care at the right time and place to prevent and reduce the adverse impacts of alcohol and/or other drug dependence. Health Service Providers must provide access to a range of available AOD services closer to home, which may... More
    Closed 22 November 2024

  • Draft Public Health Planning Guide for Local Governments

    You are invited to review and provide feedback on the Draft Public Health Planning Guide for Local Government (Guide). Implementation of Section 45 of the Public Health Act 2016 commenced on 4 June 2024, formally enacting the requirement for the preparation of a local public health plan prepared by each local government. This Guide has been developed to assist Western Australian local governments with public health planning and is an additional resource supporting the... More
    Closed 29 November 2024

  • Draft State Public Health Plan 2025-2030

    You are invited to review and provide feedback on the draft State Public Health Plan 2025-2030 (the draft SPHP). On 4 June 2024, Stage 5 of the Public Health Act 2016 was implemented, requiring the Chief Health Officer to publish the SPHP by 4 June 2025. State and local governments each play a role in improving the health and wellbeing of Western Australians. Public health planning is an important planning function across government and complements other local... More
    Closed 7 March 2025

  • Health (Public Buildings) Regulations consultation

    You are invited to provide feedback on the Department of Health’s second (and most recent) consultation paper on regulatory reforms that manage the public health risks associated with public buildings in WA. (See related links below). The regulatory environment for public buildings includes the operation of the National Construction Code (NCC) and WA legislation in building regulation. The consultation paper on the Health (Public Buildings) Regulations 1992... More
    Closed 18 April 2025

  • Consultation on Goals of Patient Care form

    Goals of Patient Care is a discussion and documentation that establishes the most medically appropriate, realistic, and patient centred treatment to apply in the event of a patient’s clinical deterioration during an episode of care. It is a clinical care planning process that facilitates proactive shared decision-making between the treating health professionals, the patient and their families/carers and supports person-centred care. Since 2017, WA public hospitals... More
    Closed 8 July 2025

  • Falls Patient Education Guidelines Consultation

    The Older Person Health Network Falls Management Special Interest Group has developed the Western Australian Guidelines for Patient Education for Preventing Falls in Hospital Settings 2025 and is conducting a health professional and consumer consultation on the draft guidelines. More
    Closed 14 August 2025

  • WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards 2025

    In recognition of the passion and dedication of the Allied Health workforce in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, the Chief Allied Health Office - together with Platinum Sponsor Curtin University and our valued supporting sponsors - is proud to announce the WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards 2025. Proudly sponsored by Curtin University There are eight award categories, plus the Lifetime Achievement Honour. The categories are: The Aboriginal... More
    Closed 15 August 2025

  • Consent to Treatment Policy consultation

    The Consent to Treatment Policy  is a mandatory policy under the Clinical Governance, Safety and Quality Policy Framework. The policy sets out key underlying legal principles relevant to consent, ensures there is a consistent approach in seeking and documenting consent to treatment across the WA health system and supports a collaborative healthcare culture that encourages patients and their families to ask questions, be presented with information about treatment options (including to take... More
    Closed 18 September 2025

  • 2024-2025 Food Act 2008 and Public Health Act 2016 Reporting

    Please note: The deadline for submissions has been extended to 30 September 2025. 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... More
    Closed 30 September 2025

  • Kidney Supportive Care: Establishing a Model of Service Delivery in Western Australia

    Kidney Supportive Care: Establishing a Model of Service Delivery in Western Australia (previously known as Renal Palliative Care Services). The drafted Kidney Supportive Care: Establishing a Model of Service Delivery in Western Australia provides an updated framework to the 2012 Pathway for Renal Palliative Care Services in Western Australia , reflecting current evidence and needs of patients living with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). This updated... More
    Closed 5 October 2025

  • Consultation on draft Implementation Plan 2 for WA End-of-Life and Palliative Care Strategy

    The draft WA End-of-Life and Palliative Care Strategy Implementation Plan 2 2025-2028 (IP2) outlines how the WA health system and partnered organisations can action the priorities and building blocks of the WA End-of-Life and Palliative Care Strategy (2018-2028) . IP2 builds on from Implementation Plan 1 (2020-2022) and aligns with other statewide end-of-life and palliative care frameworks and pathways that were released after the Strategy. IP2 continues to encourage... More
    Closed 24 October 2025

  • Prescribing by registered nurses and pharmacists

    The key focus of this consultation is to obtain stakeholder feedback on the preferred options for regulation of prescribing by designated registered nurse prescribers and pharmacists, under the Medicines and Poisons Regulations 2016. For registered nurses, the intent is to support prescribing by those holding an endorsement for scheduled medicines, through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. For these registered nurses, known as designated registered nurse prescribers, an... More
    Opened 5 December 2025

  • State Dementia Action Plan consumer consultation survey

    Thank you for your interest in contributing to the development of the Western Australian (WA) State Dementia Action Plan (SDAP). To begin with, please find below an overview of the SDAP and the survey. State Dementia Action Plan In 2025, the WA Government committed $1 million for the development of a State Dementia Action Plan (SDAP) to address the priority actions of the National Dementia Action Plan 2024-2034 (NDAP) in the WA context. Consumer and carer consultation... More
    Opened 8 December 2025

  • WA Rheumatic Heart Disease Strategic Framework Survey

    Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) is an abnormal immune response to an infection caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. ARF can progress to Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), which can permanently damage the heart valves and lead to long-term heart problems. RHD is a preventable disease that mainly affects Aboriginal people in Western Australia (WA). The Australian Government supports register-based programs, which has improved detection, monitoring and managing ARF and RHD. The WA RHD... More
    Opened 9 December 2025
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