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.
New PBS listing for Australians living with motor neurone disease
Australians living with a type of motor neurone disease (MND) will have access to a new cheaper treatment through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).-
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 11 September 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on rent prices and immigration. 
Speech from Assistant Minister McBride, World Suicide Prevention Day Breakfast – 10 September 2026
Read Assistant Minister McBride's speech at the World Suicide Prevention Day Breakfast in Canberra about suicide prevention.-
Strengthening suicide prevention support for all Australians
On World Suicide Prevention Day, the Albanese Labor Government will provide an additional $82.9 million to leading national suicide prevention services and illuminate Australian Parliament House in recognition of all those affected by suicide. -
Doorstop interview with Assistant Minister McBride, Canberra – 10 September 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's doorstop interview about new funding for suicide prevention and R U OK? DAY. 
Protecting older Australians in residential aged care
The Australian Government is continuing to strengthen protections for older Australians in residential aged care through changes that respond to feedback from residents, their families, carers, advocates and providers.