The Hon Anika Wells MP

The Australian Government is investing almost one million dollars to support more women and girls to play tennis and enjoy the mental and physical health benefits sport provides.

Read the transcript of Minister Wells' interview with Peter Fagan on Play Fund Our Way

Read the transcript from Minister Wells' interview on ABC News Breakfast which covered the Play Our Way fund and the Australian Open.

Read Minister Wells' statement on her appointment to Cabinet

January 1 continues the Albanese Government’s major investment in aged care as we kick off 2025 with record support for workers and providers.

The Australian Government is investing more than $440 million to support more older people to stay independent at home and in their communities for longer.

The Australian Government is continuing its investment in tackling dementia, unveiling a new training resource to boost care workers’ ability to support people living with dementia.

The Australian Government is backing women in sport yet again, providing an additional $3.2 million to support women in coaching, officiating and sports administration.

Ms Liz Hefren-Webb has been appointed as the new Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, commencing January 20 2025.

The Australian Government is investing $250 million to improve access to quality aged care homes in regional, rural and remote communities through Round 2 of the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program