The Hon Mark Butler MP
Minister for Health and Ageing
Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme
The Hon Sam Rae MP
Minister for Aged Care and Seniors
The Hon Emma McBride MP
Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health
The Hon Rebecca White MP
Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care
Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health
Assistant Minister for Women
Special Envoy
Mr Dan Repacholi MP
Special Envoy for Men's Health
Latest media
Read the latest media releases, speeches and transcripts from the ministers of the Health, Disability and Ageing portfolio.
Press conference with Assistant Minister White, Sydney – 5 November 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference about the launch of the long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) Centres of Excellence.-
National Centres of Excellence now open, expanding access to contraception
The Australian Government’s national network of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) Centres of Excellence are now open, giving women more options to access free contraceptive advice and care. 
Mental health supports extended ahead of the first anniversary of the antisemetic Bondi terrorist attack
As the one-year anniversary of the antisemitic Bondi terrorist attack approaches, the Australian Government is extending a range of mental health supports announced in the wake of the tragedy.
TV interview with Minister McAllister, Today Show – 4 November 2026
Read the transcript of Minister McAllister's interview with Slyvia Jeffreys on NDIS fraud blitz.-
TV interview with Minister McAllister, ABC News Breakfast – 4 November 2026
Read the transcript of Minister McAllister's interview with James Glenday on NDIS fraud blitz. -
New Medicare health check for 3-year-old children
A new Medicare health check for 3-year-olds is now available, as part of the Australian Government’s rollout of Thriving Kids.