What strategies have been effective in optimising COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Australia and internationally?

Background: A key public health measure protecting the population from COVID-19 is vaccination. Unvaccinated people have higher COVID-19 case rates and death rates than those who are fully or partially vaccinated. It has, and continues to be, critical to optimise COVID-19 vaccination uptake in the community.

Older people, the digital divide and use of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Telehealth and other digital modes of care have been widely introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and have enabled access to healthcare while reducing community transmission and keeping patients and practitioners safe. However, the benefits of telehealth are not evenly distributed, and may perpetuate some forms of disadvantage.

Objective: While the 'digital divide' is often understood in socioeconomic terms or geographic terms, the reasons for digital exclusion among older people may vary.

Community-led vaccination programs: Getting the fundamentals right.

In September 2021, South Sudanese Australians in Canberra, ACT, piloted a community-led COVID-19 vaccination program.

COVID-19 and access to sexual and reproductive healthcare for young people: An overview of the international literature and policy.

Background And Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has reduced the ability of young people to access appropriate and timely sexual and reproductive healthcare (SRH). The aim of this study was to summarise international innovations aimed at ensuring ongoing access.

Method: This study was an overview of peer‑reviewed literature and policy statements from international and national organisations related to SRH for young people during COVID-19.