The Hon Anika Wells MP

One year on from the introduction of the 24/7 Registered Nurse (RN) responsibility, the Australian Government is continuing to deliver on its promise to put nurses back into residential aged care.

Sport Minister Anika Wells leaves today to undertake diplomatic discussions at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, including addressing the UNESCO Change the Game sport conference on the economic and social benefits our investments in women’s sport have delivered.

The Australian Government has today released its first Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy.

The Australian Government has delivered the largest ever investment in Olympic and Paralympic sports to help our brilliant athletes achieve glory on world stages.

COVID-19 vaccination rates in every residential aged care facility in Australia is being published in an effort to keep older Australians safe from serious COVID-19 illness.

The Australian Government is investing $200 million in infrastructure grants to support residential aged care services in regional, rural and remote locations.

The Australian government has made another major commitment to women's sport and the Matildas, contributing to the shared cost of hosting the AFC Women's Asian Cup on home soil in 2026.

The Australian Government is helping our record breaking Diamonds strive for 2027 Netball World Cup glory with a $6 million investment.

The Australian Government is ensuring our national aged care system has a world-class regulator to meet the challenges facing the sector – both now and into the future.

The Australian Government is investing $135 million to improve access to quality aged care services in First Nations, rural and remote communities.