Welcome to the Department of Health and Ageing
Better health and active ageing for all Australians.
It contains essential health and ageing information. The web site will be progressively expanded with information on the new government’s policies, programs and priorities for the health and ageing portfolio.
In the meantime, the department’s previous web site can still be accessed through the archive site. If you have any queries, please contact enquiries@health.gov.au.
Latest News
Subscribe to Latest News feed09 May 2008
Funding For Carer Respite Extended
Federal Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, today provided certainty to community-based respite and carer support services by announcing the extension of 555 funding agreements for an additional three years.
08 May 2008
Australian Government accepts recommendations of Mersey report
The Australian Government has accepted the recommendations of the independent report concerning options for the safest and most sustainable model of critical care services at the Mersey Community Hospital.
08 May 2008
Free bowel cancer tests will save lives
The Australian Government will invest $87.2 million over three years to screen all 50, 55 and 65-year-olds for bowel cancer – the second biggest cancer killer after lung cancer.
08 May 2008
Elliot Urges Australia’s Aged Care Providers to get on Board with IT Systems – Better Medication Care and Financial Savings
The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, said aged care providers who adopt new information technology systems could improve resident care and make significant financial savings.
06 May 2008
New directions for Australian sport
The Australian Government has advanced its vision for Australian sport, with the release of a new directions paper and the appointment of five new members to the Australian Sports Commission.
06 May 2008
Independent report on Mersey Community Hospital released today
The Australian Government has released the independent report it commissioned on options for the safest and most sustainable model of critical care services at the Mersey Community Hospital.
02 May 2008
Record Number of Australians Living to be more than 100 Years of Age and New Phenomenon of “Super-Centenarians” - 110
Australia is experiencing a new demographic phenomenon with citizens now enjoying the fourth longest life expectancy in the world – and a major shift in the number of people living to be more than 100.
02 May 2008
Food Ministers Agree To A Strategic Vision For Australian And New Zealand Food Regulation System
Health warnings on packaged alcohol and a draft standard on nutrition, health and related claims were discussed by the Australian and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council today.
1 May 2008
New PBS Listings For May 2008
Women with advanced breast cancer, people with hypertension and people with osteoporosis will benefit from new listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
1 May 2008
World Anti-Doping Agency Makes Investigations A Priority
Australia can play a leading role to coordinate international sports drug investigations, the Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, has told international sports drug experts.
1 May 2008
Statement on Conditional Adjustment Payment
Any change to funding the Conditional Adjustment Payment is a matter for consideration by the Government in the context of the Budget, the Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, has said.
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Our Ministers
| Minister for Health and Ageing The Hon Nicola Roxon MP | Minister for Ageing The Hon Justine Elliot MP | Minister for Sport The Hon Kate Ellis MP | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing Senator the Hon Jan McLucas |
Health and Hospitals Reform Commission
Contact details
Phone 1800 017 533.
Email talkhealth@nhhrc.org.au
Mail The National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission (NHHRC) PO Box 685, Woden ACT 2606
Bringing Nurses Back into the Workforce
Provides cash bonuses to eligible nurses 6 months and 18 months after returning to work in a public or private hospital or residential aged care facility.
Think Nationally, Act Locally
Report from the National Clinical Taskforce on Organ and Tissue Donation recommending ways to increase Australia's rate of safe, effective and ethical organ, eye and tissue donation for transplantation.