Resources
We have a range of resources to help you understand antimicrobial resistance (AMR), including fact sheets, infographics, reports and strategies.
16 December 2019The report builds on AURA 2017 and provides a comprehensive picture of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), antimicrobial use and the appropriateness of antimicrobial prescribing in Australia, in hospitals, aged care, general practice and the community.
8 November 2018This is an infographic explaining how antibiotics work against infections caused by bacteria and will not work against infections caused by viruses.
7 November 2018The document outlines the relationship between Australia's importance rating for antibacterials and the World Health Organization's (WHO's) classifications of antibacterials.
24 August 2018These documents provide information and guidance to inform decision making about the registration and use of antibacterial medicines in Australia.
10 November 2017Fact sheet describing the role of nurses in combating AMR.
10 November 2017Recommended minimum exclusion periods for infectious conditions for schools, pre-schools and child care centres.
1 November 2017This Progress Report not only highlights the progress that has been made in Australia in the past two years, but also recognises challenges and gaps that need to be addressed.
2 August 2017The report is primarily focussed on analyses of 2015 data. It builds on AURA 2016 to increase the comprehensiveness of the picture of antimicrobial use, resistance and the appropriateness of prescribing in Australia across all healthcare settings.
30 November 2016The Australian Government released the first Implementation Plan to support the National Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy 2015-2019.
30 June 2015The Australian Government has released the first National Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy 2015-2019 to guide the response to the threat of antibiotic misuse and resistance.