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.
$90 million to build stronger, more inclusive communities
The Australian Government is investing $90 million into improving the lives of Australians with disability, under the first phase of a revamped grant program.
Press conference with Assistant Minister White, Deloraine – 17 March 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference about new funding for Aged Care Deloraine.-
Boost for aged care in Deloraine
Older Tasmanians in Northern Tasmania will soon have greater access to aged care close to home, with the Australian Government investing nearly $18 million to build a new residential aged care wing at Grenoch Home, Deloraine. 
Ending the abuse and mistreatment of older people
Today, the Albanese Government, together with all state and territory governments, launches the National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People 2026-2036.-
New members to continue to drive Australia’s Disability Strategy forward
The Australian Government has announced seven new appointments to Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 Advisory Council. 
Radio interview with Assistant Minister McBride, ABC Tropical North Breakfast – 13 March 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's interview with Rob Kidd about plans for a Medicare Mental Health Centre in Tropical North Queensland; Medicare Mental Health Check-In; and cheaper prescriptions.