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2022-2023 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 2022/23 reporting period (1 July 2022 to 30... MoreOpened 27 June 2023 -
Consultation on the draft Framework for bereavement after an expected death in WA
The draft Framework for bereavement support after an expected death in WA (the framework) has been developed by the End of Life Care (EOLC) Program within the WA Department of Health. The Framework is intended as a strategic guide for end-of-life and palliative care services developing local solutions to support bereaved families/carers after an expected death. The framework is intended to increase awareness and understanding of the service considerations associated with the... MoreOpened 31 July 2023 -
WA Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Strategy 2024-2030 co-design
Be part of the strategy development that aims to eliminate... HIV viral hepatitis (as a public health threat) congenital syphilis WA Department of Health’s (DoH) current suite of WA Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Strategies 2019-2023 are due to lapse on 31 December 2023. These strategies are: WA Sexually Transmissible Infections (STI) Strategy WA Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Strategy WA Hepatitis B Strategy ... MoreOpened 8 August 2023 -
WA Mothers and Babies Report Redesign
The Midwives Notification System (MNS) in Western Australia (WA) has been collecting data since 1980. During this time, the Department of Health (the Department) has produced over 30 annual reports containing information on women who gave birth in WA and their infants. The Department has also provided deidentified data to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), maternity services, universities, and independent researchers. There is a high demand for MNS data that is of... MoreOpened 4 October 2023 -
Understanding Advance Care Planning in WA: One year from the release of the Advance Health Directive and Advance Care Planning resources
The WA Department of Health End of Life Care (EOLC) Program welcomes your views to gain a better understanding of the current uptake of advance care planning (ACP) and use of ACP resources in WA via this online survey. Advance care planning (ACP) is a voluntary process of planning for future health and personal care whereby the person’s values, beliefs and preferences are made known to guide decision-making at a future time when that person cannot make or communicate... MoreOpened 23 October 2023 -
Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2019 Review – Stage 1
In 2017, the Western Australian Parliament established the Joint Select Committee on End-of-Life Choices to inquire into the need for laws in WA to allow citizens to make informed decisions regarding their own end-of-life choices. The Committee conducted extensive consultation throughout its inquiry and tabled its My Life, My Choice report in both Houses of Parliament on 23 August 2018, recommending that the WA Government appoint an expert panel to undertake consultation to inform the... MoreOpened 10 November 2023 -
WA Health patient app User Survey
This survey captures how you currently use WA Health's patient application, Manage My Care, and if you do not currently use the application, how you might use a WA Health patient application in the future. MoreOpened 11 March 2024 -
Epidemiology Directorate Client Feedback Survey 2024
The WA Department of Health Epidemiology Directorate provides both analysis capacity and advice on population health information 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 are invited to participate in this survey if you have recently requested information or accessed applications from the Epidemiology... MoreOpened 3 April 2024 -
Draft Genetic Health WA Service Plan 2024-2029
The purpose of this consultation is to seek the feedback of stakeholders on the draft Genetic Health Western Australia Service Plan 2024-2029 (GHWA Service Plan). Please click on the links under 'Related' (bottom of this page) to view the draft GHWA Service Plan and 'Give us your views' to complete a survey asking for your perspectives on the content of this document. This survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete, depending on the level of feedback you choose to provide. If... MoreOpened 6 May 2024 -
WA Excellence in Allied Health Awards
Allied Health is the largest clinical workforce in primary care, and the second largest clinical workforce overall. WA has more than 30,000 Allied Health professionals in areas such as acute and subacute care, rehabilitation, outpatient, and community settings. In recognition of the passion and dedication of the Allied Health to delivering high-quality patient-centred care, the Chief Allied Health Office, together with Platinum Sponsor Curtin University, is proud to announce the... MoreOpened 27 June 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... MoreOpened 1 July 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. MoreOpened 16 July 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... MoreOpened 16 July 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... MoreOpened 16 October 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... MoreOpened 21 October 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... MoreOpened 21 October 2024
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