Welcome to the Department of Health and Ageing
Better health and active ageing for all Australians.
Rural and Regional Health Australia
Rural and Regional Health Australia provides a central entry point on information about Commonwealth regional health and ageing programs for people living in rural and regional Australia.
Aged Care Complaints Scheme
The strengthened Aged Care Complaints Scheme started on 1 September 2011. Visit the Scheme’s website for more details.
Local Hospital Networks
Local Hospital Networks will have responsibility for hospital management, giving communities and clinicians a greater say in how their hospitals are run.
After Hours GP Helpline
If you have an urgent after hours health concern, you can now call the after hours GP helpline on 1800 022 222 for reassurance and practical advice.
Latest news
News archive07 February 2012
New national body to support Medicare Locals
A national primary care organisation, the Australian General Practice Network, will form on 1 July 2012 a new national body for Medicare Locals– the Australian Government’s landmark new primary health care network.
06 February 2012
New Study Finds Shorter Waiting Times May Save Lives
03 February 2012
$11 million investment in new Victorian medical school
01 February 2012
Changes to Better Access
31 January 2012
New Kits Rolled Out To Tackle Ear Disease
Event calendar
Full calendar04 February
World Cancer Day - Worldwide
29 February
Teal Ribbon Day - Nationwide
Information by health topic
A quickview of health information by topic.
