The National Clinical Terminology Service (NCTS) is pleased to announce that the May combined release of SNOMED CT®-AU[1] and the Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT) is now available to registered users from the NCTS website.
The latest Release Note and all release files (RF2 bundle, reference sets) can be downloaded from the ACCESS tab.
Terminology Content Request Form Update
The NCTS online submission form has been enhanced to make it simpler to lodge requests and streamline processing.
Enhancements include:
• Users will now be required to log in to submit any requests.
• For medicines not registered with the TGA, individual submissions must be made through the online form, with supporting documentation uploaded upfront to support faster, more efficient processing.
• For TGA registered products, requests can be lodged by entering the ARTG ID, and batch submissions will continue to be accepted for these items.
• Medicinal cannabis requests must be submitted individually via the dedicated medicinal cannabis content request form, with supporting documentation.
The SNOMED CT AU content request page has also been simplified, allowing users to provide only the information necessary for assessment.
Terminology Engagement and Activity Update
Representatives from the NCTS Engagement and Implementation team attended the Digital Health Festival in Melbourne on 20–21 May. The event provided a valuable opportunity to engage with a broad range of software providers to discuss standardisation, clinical terminology, and related technologies that support effective adoption. In addition to reconnecting with existing technology partners already implementing NCTS terminologies and aligning on current work, the exhibition hall facilitated new connections and enabled targeted support for emerging adopters.
Building on last month’s update, an initial assessment of information collected through the national review of SNOMED CT adoption and use has now been completed. This assessment is currently being cross referenced with the latest guidance from SNOMED International on best practice terminology implementation. The findings will inform the development of updated approaches to support faster, more meaningful implementations across diverse settings.
With the SNOMED International Expo being held in Australia for the first time in October 2026, teams across NCTS have submitted abstracts to showcase recent Australian work and achievements. Many submissions have been developed jointly with active partners, reinforcing the principle that progress in standardisation - and, ultimately, interoperability - is a shared endeavour. Collaboration remains central to achieving outcomes that extend beyond what any single organisation could deliver alone.
Where can I find technical guides and other resources?
All SNOMED CT-AU and AMT documentation, including technical and implementation guides, is freely available for download from the NCTS Document Library without registering or logging in. However, if you are a registered user we recommend that you log in before downloading any material so that we can better target our communications to you, based on the resources that you have downloaded.
Terminology browsers
Shrimp[2] is available online at https://ontoserver.csiro.au/shrimp. Search both SNOMED CT-AU and AMT content, or browse the hierarchies by selecting the latest version of “SNOMED Clinical Terms Australian Extension” in the drop-down menu.
Feedback
Development by the NCTS relies on the input and cooperation of the Australian healthcare community. We value your feedback and encourage questions, comments, or suggestions about our products. You can contact us by completing the online support request form, emailing help@digitalhealth.gov.au, or calling 1300 901 001.
[1] "SNOMED" and "SNOMED CT" are registered trademarks of the International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation (IHTSDO).
[2] Shrimp was developed by the Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC).