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.
Speech from Minister Rae, Ageing Australia National Conference – 30 September 2025
Read Minister Rae's speech at the Ageing Australia National Conference on the Gold Coast about the New Aged Care Act and aged care reforms, including Support at Home.
Dubbo Medicare Mental Health Centre now open
Western Plains locals now have access to free, walk-in mental health support and care with the opening of the new Medicare Mental Health Centre in Dubbo.-
Reviewers appointed and consultation open for independent Residential Aged Care Accommodation Pricing Review
The Australian Government is pleased to appoint Mr Nigel Ray PSM and Associate Professor Nicole Sutton to conduct an independent review of residential aged care accommodation funding and pricing arrangements. -
Radio interview with Assistant Minister McBride, ABC Western Plains Breakfast – 30 September 2025
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's interview with Kim Goldsmith about the New Dubbo Medicare Mental Health Centre and Western NSW First Nations headspace outreach program. -
Australian Government progressing a national worker registration scheme for aged care workers
The Australian Government is continuing to support the vital aged care workforce who deliver critical care to our loved ones by progressing work to establish a national worker registration scheme in aged care. -
Radio interview with Assistant Minister McBride, ABC Radio Sydney Drive – 29 September 2025
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's panel appearance with host James O'Loghlin about the Prime Minister’s comments at the UK Labour Party conference; parliamentary behaviour; constitutional referendums; size of parliament; and tertiary education restructuring.