Committees and groups
Our committees and groups provide a way for people and organisations to help us develop policies and provide advice on specific issues.
Nurse Practitioner 10 Year Plan Steering Committee
This steering committee works with us to develop the Nurse Practitioner 10-Year Plan. It helps government and non-government stakeholders work together to develop a plan that meets their needs.
Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Reference Group
The Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Reference Group (NMSRG) advises us and the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer on relevant nursing and midwifery policy and strategy issues.
Panel of Clinical Experts
The Panel of Clinical Experts assesses the clinical functionality and effectiveness of products being considered for listing on the Prostheses List.
Prime Minister's National Suicide Prevention Adviser and Taskforce
Ms Christine Morgan is the first National Suicide Prevention Adviser, reporting directly to the Prime Minister. She is driving a whole-of-government national approach to suicide prevention, in support of the Australian Government's 'towards zero' suicides goal.
Private Health Ministerial Advisory Committee
This committee looked at all aspects of private health insurance and provided advice about reforms to the Australian Government.
Prostheses List Advisory Committee (PLAC)
This committee provides recommendations and advice to the Minister for Health and the Department of Health about the listing of products on the Prostheses List and the benefits payable by private health insurers.
Prostheses List Reform Governance Group
The Prostheses List Reform Governance Group monitors and reviews the Strategic Agreement with the Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA).
Residential Aged Care (RAC) Funding Reform Working Group
The RAC Funding Reform Working Group advises the Department of Health on residential aged care funding reform activities.
Rural Health Stakeholder Roundtable
The Rural Health Stakeholder Roundtable brings together key stakeholders to discuss rural health and develop health policies.
Senior Officer Group on Regulatory Alignment
The Senior Officer Group (SOG) oversee the implementation of the 2021–22 Budget measure to align provider regulation across the care and support sectors.
Stem Cell Therapies Mission Expert Advisory Panel
The Stem Cell Therapies Mission Expert Advisory Panel advises the government on the research priorities for this mission, which is funded by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
Stoma Product Assessment Panel
The Stoma Product Assessment Panel assesses applications to add stoma products to the Stoma Appliance Scheme Schedule. The panel of experts meets twice a year to review applications from suppliers, and give their recommendation.
The COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments for Australia – Science and Industry Technical Advisory Group
The COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments for Australia – Science and Industry Technical Advisory Group provides advice to the Australian Government on the purchasing and manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.
Transition to College-Led Training Advisory Committee
The Transition to College-Led Training Advisory Committee (TCLTAC) provides advice to the Australian Government on the development and implementation of reforms to the delivery of general practice training as part of the transition to a College-led training model.
Traumatic Brain Injury Mission Expert Working Group
The Traumatic Brain Injury Mission Expert Working Group will advise the government on the research priorities for this Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) mission.
Youth Taskforce
The Youth Taskforce is developing a National Youth Policy Framework. The taskforce recently completed over 12 months of consultation on issues, policies and programs that impact and are important to young people. The taskforce reports to and supports the Minister for Youth.