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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.
Australian Immunisation Handbook
The Australian Immunisation Handbook provides clinical advice for health professionals on the safest and most effective use of vaccines in their practice.
World Cancer Day
4 February is World Cancer Day.
Learn more about the different types of cancer and what types of screening programs are available in Australia.
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Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
You can walk into any Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) in Australia for bulk billed urgent care. Find your nearest Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.
New Aged Care Act
Have your say and help shape Australia's aged care system. Public consultation on the draft new Aged Care Act is open until 16 February 2024.
Policy and funding review
Take part in BreastScreen Australia's National Policy and Funding Review. Public consultation open until 20 February 2024.
Make STI testing your Beforeplay
Find out information about testing and prevention of STIs.
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.
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.
Palliative care
Education and training resources for aged and primary care staff.