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.
Improving care for mums and babies
Mums and babies across Australia are receiving more up-to-date, appropriate care thanks to the Australian Government’s Living Evidence for Australian Pregnancy and Postnatal Care (LEAPP) project.Landmark 10-year National Health and Medical Research Strategy takes a step closer
A landmark 10-year plan for Australia’s first national health and medical research strategy is a step closer with the release today of a draft strategy for consultation.More university places for future Australian doctors
The Australian Government is strengthening Australia’s home-grown doctor workforce, with additional Commonwealth supported places available from 2026.Television interview with Minister Rae, Sky News Newsday – 27 August 2025
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Kieran Gilbert on the New Aged Care Act; home care packages.Delivering more Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in Western Sydney
The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment for a further 50 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics with tender processes underway to identify the provider to operate the Green Valley and Rouse Hill clinics.Delivering more Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in South Eastern New South Wales
The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment for a further 50 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics with tender processes underway from today to identify providers to operate the Nowra, Shellharbour and Bega clinics.