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The future of health is digital
See how healthcare providers are using digital health to deliver connected care to people all across Australia in the latest film produced by our team. Let us know what you think in the comments.
Australian Organ Donation Register
Could you be the reason someone else gets a second chance at life?
Reflecting on DonateLife Week which concluded on 3 August, we're spotlighting the importance of registering your intent to be an organ or tissue donor on the Australian Organ Donation Register (AODR).
Even though about 80% of Australians say they support organ donation, only 36% are registered on the AODR.
And with more than 1,800 people on the organ waitlist and 14,000 more on dialysis for kidney failure, it's more important than ever to start a conversation about organ and tissue donation.
One organ donor can save the lives of up to 7 people and change the lives of many more through eye and tissue donation.
Your organ donation status, if you have consented to it being uploaded to My Health Record, is just one piece of the important health information stored within your digital health record. It can also be viewed through the my health app.
Your family will always be asked to support your decision before organ donation goes ahead. They are much more likely to agree if they know you want to be a donor.
💌 For more information on how you can get involved, visit the DonateLife website.
💻 Learn about My Health Record on our website.
The National Centre for Indigenous Genomics
August 9 is International Day of the World's Indigenous People and we're spotlighting the work of Associate Professor Azure Hermes and her colleagues at the ANU NCIG (National Centre for Indigenous Genomics).
Associate Professor Hermes visited the Agency as part of its Reconciliation Week observance to share insights into how the work of the ANU NCIG is harnessing the science of DNA to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The work undertaken at the ANU NCIG aims to improve access to, and knowledge of, genetic conditions, genetic testing and genomics research among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This work is supported by a suite of culturally grounded resources including storytelling through animation, plain language definitions, interviews and maps that reflect community voice, values and knowledge.
'We've been working with Aboriginal communities for the last 10 years, and in that time we've seen a steady increase in the number of First Nations people being referred to or wanting to access genetic and genomic health services,' said NCIG Deputy Director, Associate Professor Azure Hermes (NCIG: 13 May 2025).
'But many community members have told us there are no culturally appropriate resources that explain what these services are, how they can help, or what to expect.'
📖 To find out more about the work of the NCIG and how you can support it, visit the ANU NCIG website.
Another step towards transforming national digital health infrastructure
The Agency is modernising national digital health infrastructure, products and services that, together, provide real-time access to health information for Australians and care teams anytime, anywhere.
Marking a key step forward in the transformational agenda, the Agency has published a Request for Tender (RFT) via AusTender to secure Application Support and Maintenance (ASM) Services for Digital Health Infrastructure.
The RFT seeks to engage capable and experienced service providers to deliver ASM services for digital health infrastructure ensuring continued reliability, performance and alignment with evolving health sector requirements.
This RFT represents a significant opportunity to contribute to Australia's digital health landscape.
Organisations interested in tendering for the RFT should register to attend the virtual industry briefing being conducted by the Agency which will provide further information on the procurement.
When: Thursday 7 August 2025
Where: Virtual
Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm (AEST)
📝 Register for the industry briefing on MS Teams. The session will be recorded and will be published on the Agency's website.
📂 Check AusTender for full details and access to the tender documentation.
📰 Read the full media release on our website.
Procurement Guidelines Consultation now open
The Agency has recently finalised the draft of the Digital Health Procurement Guidelines. This practical guide encompasses national and state requirements, 29 detailed systems and technologies requirements, along with documentation to support evaluation and requirements gathering activities related to procurement.
💻 Review the guidelines on our website and have your say via the online consultation survey.
The consultation period ends 31 August 2025.
Influence Me podcast
Agency Chief People Officer Shannan Quain was on the podcast Influence Me – Season 3, with Andrew Short AFSM.
💡 Influence Me – Season 3 features thought-provoking conversations with leaders shaping the Australian emergency services sector and explores the challenges facing the industry. In this episode, Shannan dives into the topic of sub-culture and its impact on leadership and progress.
🤝 We're proud to see Shannan representing the Agency on such an important topic.
🙌 Tune-in via Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts!
Engagement with the Medical Software Industry Association
On Friday 25 July 2025, the Medical Software Industry Association (MSIA) held its members' event in Brisbane. This event centres on the software vendor industry and consisted of updates on different parts of the digital health ecosystem, including legislative policy, cybersecurity, economics in healthcare and new and upcoming programs of work.
Agency Board member and Australian Medical Association (AMA) President, Dr Danielle McMullen was a key speaker on the day, along with the Queensland Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family Business, and presenters from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Services Australia, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and others.
On the day before the Summit, the Agency led two workshops focused on issues of keen interest to MSIA members. The first was on the Electronic Prescribing Conformance Profile 4.0 focusing on the draft conformance requirements for connecting systems, including General Prescribing, Medication Chart Prescribing and Dispensing Systems. This was led by Vicki Ibrahim, Ashleigh Ramos, Hayley Smilie, Kavya Ramaiah along with Jenene Baker from the Department. The second workshop focused on the scope, phased implementation, and architectural strategy of the Health Connect Australia program and was led by Peter O'Halloran, Sandra Cook, Ryan Mavin, Timothy Panoho, Nicole Gartrell and Ricardo Inacio.
The events showcased the power of collaboration in building a more connected, secure and patient-centred digital health system for all Australians. Thank you to the software industry vendors who participated and whose insights and engagement are helping shape the future of digital health in Australia.
Feel free to leave a comment on the Agency's LinkedIn post and learn more about the event.
Webinar for residential aged care services: 12 August 2025
Residential Aged Care services are invited to attend a webinar about the transition of Electronic National Residential Medication Charts (eNRMC) systems to electronic prescribing.
Hosted in conjunction with the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, the webinar on Tuesday 12 August will provide key information about timeframes, planning for the end of the eNRMC Transitional Arrangement and My Health Record developments.
Register for the webinar or read the fact sheet on the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website.
Health Innovation Community Conference – 18 to 20 August 2025 | Melbourne VIC
Look out for Agency colleagues at the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) Health Innovation Community Conference 2025 in Melbourne from 18-20 August.
If you're looking for a role that's professionally and personally rewarding and offers career growth and mentoring, check out the latest jobs at the Australian Digital Health Agency.
- Data Policy Lead – applications close 13 August
- Senior Lawyer – applications close13 August
- Director, Project Management Practice – applications close 10 August
- Assistant Director, Project Management Practice – applications close 10 August
- Facilities Team Leader – applications close 6 August
- Temporary Employment Register – always open
- APS Section 26 Transfer - Permanent and Temporary - Employment Register – always open
See more vacancies on our careers page.
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