What's happening

Services Australia (the Agency) is aware of the reported Log4j vulnerability – otherwise known as CVE-2021-44228 or Log4Shell – and we are investigating this matter as it continues to evolve. We are also working closely with the Australian Signals Directorate and in particular the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). 

There was an industry briefing held on Thursday, 16 December 2021. You can view the presentation here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/4279156738533474305

Webinar recording now available. The Australian Digital Health Agency is offering healthcare software developers financial assistance to design new or enhanced My Health Record–related functionality in clinical information systems and electronic medications management systems used by residential aged care facilities.

Changes to the National Authentication Service for Health (NASH) PKI certificates - The Australian Digital Health Agency has been working closely with Services Australia and the medical software industry to upgrade the NASH authentication system to enhance security when accessing digital health services.

The Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) has released a new minor release of its HIPS middleware product - HIPS v8.2. 

The Agency is pleased to announce a second tranche for the Specialist Software Industry Offer, for software developer

The Australian Digital Health Agency has updated the following specifications. My Health Record B2B Gateway Services v2.0 & My Health Record Overviews, Guides and Conformance Material v1.5.