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Australian Childhood Immunisation Register

The Australian Childhood Immunisation Register is a national register that records vaccinations given to children under seven years of age.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/Medicare/australian-childhood-immunisation-register

Bowel cancer screening program

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (the Program) commenced on 1 July 2008 and will offer testing to people turning 50, 55 or 65 years of age between January 2008 and December 2010. Bowel cancer can be treated successfully if detected in its early stages, but currently less than 40 per cent of bowel cancers are detected early.

http://australia.gov.au/service/bowel-cancer-screening-program

Centrelink Confirmation eServices for businesses

Centrelink Confirmation eServices (CCeS) provides you with real-time information about our customers. You can use this online service to confirm a customer's eligibility for your rebates, concessions, or services.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/business/services/centrelink/confirmation-eservices/?utm_id=7#customer

Education programs at the Australian National Botanic Gardens

Join educators at the Australian National Botanic Gardens on a 40 hectare outdoor living classroom for an array of hands-on engaging, curriculum-linked educational experiences. Students will have the unique experience of seeing native plants from four of Australia's major ecosystems within one easily accessible site.

http://australia.gov.au/service/education-programs-at-the-australian-botanic-gardens

Exotic bird record keeping scheme

The Australian Government has introduced a record keeping scheme to help bird keepers keep adequate records, minimising the risk of acquiring illegally traded birds, and reducing disease and pest risks in Australia from illegally imported birds.

http://australia.gov.au/service/exotic-bird-record-keeping-scheme

Free Plant Issue Scheme [ACT]

If you have purchased a brand new residential block of land in the Australian Capital Territory, you are entitled to an allocation of plants from the Yarralumla Nursery. The ACT Government provides these plants to help you beautify your new home and your suburb.

http://www.tams.act.gov.au/city-services/yarralumla_nursery

Harden Up - Protecting Queensland

Understand the history of severe weather in your area and take practical steps to get prepared. Tailor a Harden Up plan to suit your needs and as individuals, families, and communities, protect Queensland by thinking ahead and being prepared.

http://hardenup.org/

Migrants, refugees and visitors

The Department of Human Services provides a range of services to help support refugees, migrants and humanitarian entrants settle into life in Australia.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/themes/migrants-refugees-and-visitors

Pap test register

Pap test registers operate in each state and territory. Registers keep a confidential record of your Pap smear results and provide a valuable, voluntary and confidential backup system. If you want more information about the registers, to advise of a change of address, or if you would prefer to have your details removed from a register, contact your state or territory Pap Test Register.

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/screening/publishing.nsf/Content/register

Pelvic Floor First

Studies have revealed a strong link between certain kinds of exercises and pelvic floor problems. Pelvic Floor First encourages pelvic floor safe exercises so that people don't experience unwanted side effects such as bladder and bowel problems.

http://www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au/

Pollutant inventory

Find out about emissions in your area. Search the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) for free information about substance emissions in Australia.

http://australia.gov.au/service/pollutant-inventory

SmartGate

SmartGate gives some travellers arriving into Australia's international airports the option to self-process through passport control. It uses the data in the ePassport and face recognition technology to perform the customs and immigration checks that are usually conducted by a Customs and Border Protection officer. SmartGate can be used by Australian and New Zealand ePassport holders, aged 18 or over. It will be gradually opened to other nationalities that have ePassports.

http://australia.gov.au/service/smartgate

Study wizard

If you are an overseas student, use the Study Wizard to get essential information, search for courses and institutions, and get a checklist and information kit about study in Australia.

https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/StudyWizard

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