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.
Radio interview with Dan Repacholi MP, 2HD Newcastle – 3 September 2026
Read the transcript of Dan Repacholi's interview with Richard King about Australian National Flag Day, WellMen Research Centre, Matt Canavan’s comments, men's mental health, online manosphere, and male teachers.-
Radio interview with Dan Repacholi MP, ABC 1233 Newcastle – 3 September 2026
Read the transcript of Dan Repacholi's interview with Kylie Morris on the WellMen centre. 
Health professionals invited to contribute to Australia's first perimenopause and menopause clinical guidelines
The Australian Government is delivering Australia’s first perimenopause and menopause clinical guidelines to ensure women in Australia and healthcare professionals have trusted, evidence-based advice to support this important stage of life.-
$3 million boost to support men's health
The Australian Government is investing $3 million to support the mental health and wellbeing of boys and men, by backing new research from Flinders University that responds to significant gaps in evidence and support for boys’ and men’s mental health. 
Assistant Minister McBride press conference, Adelaide – 2 September 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's press conference at the opening of Northern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health Centre & Kids Hub.-
Delivering free mental health care for South Australians at every stage of life
The Australian Government is delivering free mental health care across the lifespan for Australians – with two new centres officially opening in South Australia.