Reporting notifiable diseases
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There are more than 70 notifiable conditions in the ACT.
Known cases of these conditions or diseases must be reported to the Chief Health Officer (CHO). This is required under the Public Health Act 1997.
Certain groups of people must notify the CHO of any person who they believe may have a notifiable condition. These groups include:
- doctors
- authorised nurse practitioners
- pathologists
- hospital managers
- carers, counsellors, support workers and educators.
If you’re concerned you may have a notifiable condition, talk to your GP (general practitioner).
Current notifiable conditions
A current list of notifiable conditions in the ACT is in Appendix 1 of the Reporting of Notifiable Conditions Code of Practice 2026.
How to report
- To report cases, use the report of notifiable disease or related death form.
- If there is a telephone icon next to the condition, you must notify the case immediately by calling 02 5124 9213.
- For all other conditions, email the completed form to cdc@act.gov.au or fax 02 5124 8810. Do this as soon as possible within 5 days.
- For more information on reporting requirements, read the Reporting of Notifiable Conditions Code of Practice 2026.