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...More
The 2017/2018 Local Government optional reporting is designed to assist the WA Department of Health with the Regulation Review Program that is currently being undertaken as part of the Public Health Act 2016 implementation. The consultation is based on activities undertaken during the 2017/2018...More
The key focus of this review is to obtain feedback on the most effective option for managing public health risks associated with cloth materials in Western Australia.
Please read the Discussion Paper entitled Managing the public health risks of cloth materials in Western Australia ,...More
Temporary toilets are predominately used in three types of situations
Temporary worksites
Events
Situations where a permanent toilet is not available or increased numbers of toilets are temporarily required.
WA has historically been the only state to regulate...More
There are a number of situations where people may have to work where no permanent toilet facilities are available. These situations could include:
Construction Sites
Roadside clean ups, road works or road maintenance works
Tree planting or other natural resource...More
The draft Western Australian Men’s Health and Wellbeing Policy (the Policy) was developed by the Health Networks Branch, Department of Health Western Australia (WA) to demonstrate the WA health system’s commitment towards achieving the priority areas of the National Male Health Policy:...More
Primary health care and health system leaders are personally invited to attend the Minister’s Primary Health Roundtable hosted by a guest Panel of experts to explore ways to improve the integration between primary, secondary and tertiary services and improve the patient journey across the...More
The Minister for Health, Hon Roger Cook MLA announced the release of the Sustainable Health Review Interim Report on 27 February 2018.
The SHR Panel is now seeking views from organisations and members of the community on the findings of the SHR Interim Report and input into other areas the...More
The impact of overweight and obesity on the health system is well known. What is not known is what programs and services are being provided, by whom, from where and to what standard to those in need of assistance with weight management in WA.
Health Networks Branch is working on behalf of WA...More
The Office of the Chief Health Professions Officer (OCHPO) seeks your views on a document designed to guide the WA health system to build the research and knowledge translation capacity of its allied health and health science professions.
This document is the result of two prior consultation...More
The Western Australian Government is committed to ensuring a strong legislative framework to regulate the sale and supply of human tissue products for transplantation, or other therapeutic purposes, or medical or scientific purposes in Western Australia (WA). The WA Department of Health (the...More
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 morgues in Western Australia.
Please read the Discussion Paper entitled Management of public health risks associated with morgues...More
Professor Tarun Weeramanthri, the Chief Health Officer of the Western Australian Department of Health is pleased to release the First Interim State Public Health Plan for the first stage of consultation.
The First Interim State Public Health Plan includes:
a report on the health...More
The healthcare environment in Australia is rapidly changing. In line with this the pharmacy sector is undergoing a period of innovation and change. New technologies are affecting how medicines are dispensed, pharmacy business models are evolving, and the range of healthcare services provided by...More
In 2013, the WA Department of Health, through the Office of Population Health Genomics (OPHG), released a position statement on direct-to-consumer genetic testing. This position statement was intended to assist consumers and healthcare professionals to consider the issues associated with...More
The WA State Government’s Sustainable Health Review aims to prioritise the delivery of high quality, patient-centred sustainable healthcare across WA into the future.
Western Australians continue to enjoy excellent health outcomes and quality health services. However the system is under...More
Section 22 of the Public Health Act 2016 (the Act) requires Local Governments to report to the Department of Health on their performance of functions under the Act. In addition to these reporting requirements the Department of Health has developed a number of additional optional questions to...More
Section 22 of the Public Health Act 2016 (the Act) requires Local Governments to report to the Department of Health on their performance of functions under the Act. In addition to these reporting requirements the Department of Health has developed a number of additional optional questions to...More
You are invited to provide feedback on how your organisation or program is collecting data relating to culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) clients. For the purposes of this consultation, the term "culturally and linguistically diverse" (CaLD) refers to "groups and individuals who differ...More
You are invited to review and provide feedback on the draft WA Health Promotion Strategic Framework 2017–2021 (WA HPSF). The WA HPSF sets out a plan for reducing the prevalence of chronic disease and injury over the next five years. It builds on the achievements of the previous versions...More
Thank you for agreeing to complete this short (~5 minutes) survey about the WA Health Staff Wellness Initiative (SWI). The WA Health SWI was developed in 2012 and aims to support and encourage WA Health workplaces to develop environments, policies and practices that support employee healthy...More
The Disability Health Core Capabilities Resource: Shared attitudes and behaviours for healthcare workers was developed by the Disability Health Network and describes the knowledge, skills and attributes required of a workforce who provide healthcare services for people with disability to ensure...More
The Women's Health Clinical Support Programs, Women and Newborn Health Service, in collaboration with the Womens and Newborns Health Network, WA Department of Health, are undertaking consultation of the final draft of the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Model of Care.
When finalised the...More
This survey is to seek feedback on the Consultation Regulation Impact Statement regarding the proposed regulations for inclusion in the Medicines and Poisons Regulations, 2015.
Feedback on proposed regulations is sought from consumers, representatives from industry, the public health sector,...More
The Disability Health Network invites you to attend the Disability Health Core Capabilities Resource consultation forum.
Time and date: 10.00am to 2.00pm (registrations from 9.30am), Wednesday 21 October 2015
Venue: The Rise, 28 Eighth Ave, Maylands
The draft Disability Health Core...More
The survey is being conducted by the Newborn Bloodspot Screening Working Group. This group includes representatives and experts from the fields of nursing, bioethics, consumer advocacy, newborn screening, paediatrics, pathology, policy development and state, territory and...More
The Disability Health Network invites you to attend the WA Disability Health Framework consultation forum.
Time and date: 10.00am to 2.00pm (registrations from 9.30am), Friday 22 May 2015
Venue: The RISE, 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands
The draft WA Disability Health Framework 2015-2025:...More
Thank you for participating in the Western Australian Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Services Plan 2015 – 2025 (Plan) online public consultation. We value your views and thank you for taking the time to contribute to this public consultation process.
The public consultation process is...More
The Chief Health Officer is preparing a report on choices in cancer control in Western Australia in collaboration with:
Cancer Council WA
Health Consumer's Council WA
Public Health Advocacy Institute of WA
Curtin University
WA Clinical Oncology Group
...More
This survey is being conducted by the WA Department of Health on care coordination for people with disability, with a specific focus on coordination of support for consumer health and wellbeing. It will inform the development of a report and recommendations on health-related care coordination...More