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.
World mental health day 2026: Together we thrive
Every October 10, we mark World Mental Health Day and this year's theme is Together We Thrive.
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Doorstop interview with Assistant Minister McBride, Glenorchy – 8 October 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's doorstop interview about the opening of the Glenorchy Medicare Mental Health Centre. -
Radio interview with Assistant Minister McBride, ABC Radio Hobart – 8 October 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's interview with Ryk Goddard on the new Medicare Mental Health Centre for Tasmania. -
Mental Health Month: Australian Government expands free mental health support across regional Australia
The Australian Government is delivering free mental health care across regional Australia, with the 57th Medicare Mental Health Centre now officially open in Glenorchy, bringing high-quality care closer to home for Tasmanians. -
Mental Health Month: Delivering free mental health support for Western Sydney kids
Families across Western Sydney, the Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains are a step closer to accessing free specialist mental health support for their children, with a site now selected for the new Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub in Penrith. 
TV interview with Minister Rae, News24 – 6 October 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Andrew Clennell about prices for Support at Home program participants.