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.
Crackdown on sales of NDIS businesses as mandatory registration set to expand from 1 July
The Government is moving to impose new obligations on the sale of NDIS businesses aimed at cracking down on the sale of ‘cleanskin’ registered businesses.
Revolutionising treatment of lung disease
The Australian Government is providing more than $15 million to Monash University and Atisama Therapeutics to revolutionise the treatment of chronic lung disease with the clinical development of a novel inhaled RNA medicine.-
New pneumococcal vaccine for adults on the NIP
From 1 July, a new pneumococcal vaccine for adults will be added to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) to cover more strains of the disease, providing free access to more Australians. 
New Kids Hub set to open as mental health services reach thousands in ACT
The Australian Government is expanding access to free mental health care across the ACT, with a new Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub set to open in Tuggeranong.-
Majority of convicted NDIS criminals thrown behind bars
The Fraud Fusion Taskforce has sent 17 convicted NDIS criminals to jail for more than 60 years, since its establishment by the Australian Government. -
Radio interview with Assistant Minister McBride, ABC Radio Canberra Breakfast – 30 June 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's interview with Ross Solly on the Medicare Kids Hub in Tuggeranong, social media ban legislation, NDIS guidelines and anti-gambling laws.