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.
Delivering more aged care beds for the Illawarra
The Australian Government is delivering more aged care beds where they are needed most, as soon as possible, ensuring older Australians can access the world-class care they deserve.
Radio interview with Minister Rae, ABC Radio Illawarra - 28 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Nick Rheinberger.-
Minister Rae doorstop, Hillside at Figtree – 28 July 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's doorstop on the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program; delayed discharge. 
Construction is now underway on the new Launceston Hospice
Local contractor VOS Construction & Joinery has been appointed to deliver the project, which will transform the Allambi Building within the Launceston General Hospital precinct into a purpose-built hospice and hospice respite facility.-
Assistant Minister White press conference, DonateLife 2026 – 27 July 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference for DonateLife Week 2026. -
Thousands are waiting: Australians urged to register as organ donors during DonateLife week
The Australian Government is urging more Australians to register as organ and tissue donors and talk to their loved ones this DonateLife Week.