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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
Learn how to book a vaccine, why vaccination is important and the latest advice.
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.
April is IBS Awareness Month
Good bladder and bowel health is important for all ages.
Cheaper medicines
There are more Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines available for 60-day prescriptions.
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Vaping exposes you to toxic chemicals
Vaping when you’re young risks your future health.
Medicare 40 years
For 4 decades, Medicare has guaranteed all Australians have access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost.
Medical Costs Finder
Helping you find medical specialists, fees and costs for your private health procedure.
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.
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.
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.