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.
Opening of three health facilities in Central Australia
The Australian Government is delivering for First Nations people living in Central Australia with better access to culturally safe primary health care, closer to home.-
Australia eliminates trachoma endemic
The World Health Organization has confirmed Australia has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a landmark achievement for people and communities and a significant step in preventing avoidable vision loss. 
Radio interview with Minister McAllister, ABC Radio Victoria – 29 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister McAllister's interview on securing the NDIS.-
Attracting more doctors to rural Northern Territory
The Australian and Northern Territory Governments are working together to deliver more doctors and better care for people in rural and remote Northern Territory. -
Radio interview with Minister McAllister, ABC Radio North Queensland Breakfast – 29 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister McAllister's interview with Michael Clarke on securing the future of the NDIS. 
Speech from Assistant Minister McBride, National Suicide Prevention Conference - 28 April 2026
Read Assistant Minister McBride's speech at the National Suicide Prevention Conference.