Executive Powers Health and Ageing

Department of Health and Ageing   - The Department which seeks to promote, develop, and fund health and aged care services for the Australian public.

Aged And Community Care - The purpose of the Aged and Community Care Program is to: enhance the quality of life of older Australians through support for active and healthy ageing and the provision of appropriate high quality and cost-effective care services for frail older people, people with disabilities, and their carers.

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information.

Australian Prescriber - An independent review of therapeutics of interest to doctors, pharmacists and students of these disciplines.

Food Standard Australia New Zealand - Responsible for developing, varying and reviewing standards for food available in Australia and New Zealand.

Health Communication Network - Provides up-to-date health information on a variety of subjects.

Health Insurance Commission - Administers many health programs on behalf of the Commonwealth Government.

National Health and Medical Research Council - Consolidates within a single national organisation the often independent functions of research funding and development of advice.

Office of the Gene Technology Regulator - Provides administrative support to the Gene Technology Regulator under the Gene Technology Act 2000.

Private Health Insurance Administration Council - An independent organisation that administers private health insurance policy set down by the Australian Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing.

Private Health Insurance Ombudsman - The main role of the Ombudsman is to provide private health insurance members with an independent service for health insurance problems and enquiries.

Public Health Information Development Unit - Unit aids development of public health data, systems, and indicators for the department of health and aged care. Projects, publications, staff contacts, and downloads provided.

Therapeutic Goods Administration - The TGA is Australia's regulatory agency for medical drugs and devices. Seeks to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of therapeutic goods for the Australian community.