Department of Health and Aged Care
Better health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations.
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Aged care services
Find out about the services we fund, how to access them, and what you need to do as a service provider to deliver our aged care programs.
COVID-19 vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for everyone 5 years and older. Find out more about getting vaccinated.
Shingles vaccine
If you're eligible, you can get the shingles vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program.
Mental health support contacts
Phone numbers, information and support for mental health for yourself or someone you care about.
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) give you and your family more options to see a doctor or nurse when you need care for urgent, but not life-threatening illnesses or injuries.
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Shield yourself from shingles
Yarn with your health professional about the shingles vaccine that’s free for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over.
New Aged Care Act
A new Aged Care Act is being developed to put the rights and needs of older people first. Have your say on the draft law now.
Mental health and suicide prevention
Almost half of all Australian adults will face mental ill-health during their lives. Find out what we're doing to support people with mental ill-health and reduce suicide in Australia.
60-day prescriptions of PBS medicines
Learn about the changes to Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicine prescriptions.
Childhood immunisation
Childhood immunisation is a safe, free and effective way to protect your kids from serious diseases.
National Men’s Health Strategy 2020–2030
Find out what we’re doing to improve the health of men and boys in Australia.
Hearing health
Learn more about how to look after your hearing health.
Palliative care
Education and training resources for aged and primary care staff.