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New Aged Care Act
The Aged Care Bill passed Parliament on 25 November 2024. The new Aged Care Act will start from 1 July 2025. Learn more about the changes and how to contribute.
Budget 2025–26
Read fact sheets and other health, aged care and sport information from the 2025–26 Budget.
Immunisation
Find out when to get vaccinated and what vaccines are free. See the National Immunisation Program Schedule and the Australian Immunisation Handbook.
Support after a natural disaster
See where to get the latest information for support after a natural disaster, including how to get medical care, prescription medicines and mental health support.
Influenza vaccination
It's flu season, and the influenza vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over. Protect yourself and others around you by vaccinating against influenza this winter.
Primary health care careers
Want to make a difference working in your community? Careers across primary care offer diverse work environments where you can apply your knowledge and experience. From GP and nurses to community pharmacists or aged care health workers, find a fulfilling role to suit your healthcare skills.
News
Media releases
Stay safe this winter: protect yourself and those around you by getting vaccinated
Department of Health and Aged Care Statement
New report centres voices of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Minister for Health and Aged Care, speech – 4 November 2024
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Annual Report 2023–24
We released our latest annual report for the financial year ending 30 June 2024. Read the report to learn about our long term national health plan, as well as latest reforms, operations, budget, governance, performance and more.
Drug Help
If you or someone you care about has a problem with drugs or alcohol, reaching out for support is the first step. Learn about different types of drugs, their risks, and how to get help.
Hearing Services Program
Having trouble hearing? Learn more about the subsidised high-quality hearing services and devices available through the program to eligible Australians with hearing loss.
Diseases
The interim Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) now offers the latest information about a range of infectious diseases. Visit the CDC website to learn more.
Public consultations
To inform our work, we regularly hold public consultations to gather feedback about our range of programs, policies and priority issues. We consult a range of stakeholders including members of the general public, health professionals, industry groups, non-government organisations, and other departments and agencies.
We want to hear from you – browse our open consultations to give feedback on issues that matter to you, or explore the results from our previous engagements.