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Public communication: Consistent messaging Convey high level messaging to general public [Chief Medical Officer]. Convey high level messaging to general public related to jurisdiction specific measures [Chief Health Officer]. Share information and approaches to coordinate a consistent public message (such as hygiene, PPE) [AHPPC/ CDNA]. Support provision of quality health information. Communicate about risks and encourage behaviours which contribute positively to managing the risk of infection, such as mask wearing or vaccination [public and mental health experts]. Inform general public of high risk destinations if consulted re travel [GPs + travel medicine practitioners]. Public communication: Media engagement Liaise with states and territories re media. Liaise with Australian Government re media. Keep the public and the media informed during national health emergencies by providing consistent and coordinated media and public responses [NHEMRN]. Institutional Settings: Overall Work with state and territory governments to monitor the impact of the pandemic in institutional settings. Investigate and support outbreak management. Disseminate relevant information. Consider the need for additional action specific to institutional settings. Identify the appropriate bodies to undertake provision of this action/advice [AHPPC on advice from CDNA, jurisdictions, the GP Roundtable]. Work with state and territory governments and healthcare providers concerning outbreak management [as relevant].
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