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.
Independent expert review of aged care assessment tool
The Albanese Government will commission an independent review of the aged care classification and prioritisation assessment mechanisms, as the latest step in a series of refinements the Government is making to ensure older Australians can have confidence in the assessment process.
Doorstop Interview with Minister Butler, Canberra – 14 October 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's Doorstop Interview on private health insurance rebates and investment into aged care.
More than one million young Australians supported through headspace centres
The Australian Government's investment in youth mental health is delivering real results, with more than one million young Australians now supported through headspace centres across the country.-
Landmark funding to address historic gender undervaluation in care sectors
The Australian Government is investing $630 million to deliver fairer pay to over 460,000 health, disability and community services workers following the Fair Work Commission’s findings that these industries have been undervalued. -
Press conference with Minister Butler, Canberra – 13 October 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's press conference on landmark funding to address historic gender undervaluation in care sectors, biotech research, private health insurance, aged care, and smart glasses. -
$10 million Burrangiri upgrade to secure respite care for older Canberrans
The Australian Government is investing $10 million to deliver essential building upgrades that will keep the Burrangiri Aged Care Respite Centre operating.