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 McBride, Adelaide – 3 December 2025
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's press conference about opening a Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub; mental health services for children; and the healthcare sector in SA.-
New Medicare service to help children's mental health in South Australia
Children in the southern suburbs of Adelaide now have access to early intervention and mental health support through a new Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub. 
High-tech vaccine plant opens in Melbourne
Australia’s sovereign vaccine manufacturing capability has been given a major boost with the opening of the Southern Hemisphere’s first cell-based vaccine manufacturing facility in Victoria.-
Doorstop interview with Assistant Minister McBride, Orange – 2 December 2025
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's doorstop interview about the graduation of medical students from Charles Sturt University. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Melbourne – 2 December 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference about the opening of CSL Seqirus' new vaccine manufacturing facility in Melbourne; US tariffs; and GLP-1. -
$6.6 million investment into early detection of anal cancer
The Albanese Government is investing $6.6 million to help prevent, diagnose and treat anal cancer.