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.
$11 million grant to boost Autism research
La Trobe University’s Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre will receive $11.1 million over three years to establish the Australian Autism Knowledge Hub, as part of the Australian Government’s National Autism Strategy.
TV interview with Minister Butler, ABC Afternoon Briefing – 25 June 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Patricia Karvelas.
New Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner appointed
Ms Jodi Cassar has been appointed as the new Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, to lead Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care reform through to the appointment of a permanent Commissioner.-
New research to improve menopause care for women
The Australian Government is investing in health and medical research to better support women experiencing menopause. -
TV interview with Minister Rae, Today Show – 23 June 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Tom Steinfort. -
Grant funding to boost employment outcomes for autistic Australians
The Australian Government is supporting more autistic job seekers to find and maintain meaningful employment through a new, targeted grant under the National Autism Strategy.