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.
Ryde Medicare Mental Health Centre now open
Residents in Sydney’s northern suburbs now have access to free, walk-in mental health services with the opening of the new Medicare Mental Health Centre in Ryde.TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 3 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr on US tariffs on pharmaceuticals.Doorstop with Minister Butler, Adelaide – 3 April 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's doorstop in Adelaide on USA pharmaceutical tariffs.DonateLife community partners announced
The Australian Government is supporting 13 DonateLife community partners with $785,000 in grants to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation so more Australians can receive a life-saving transplant.New board appointed to guide nation's medical research
The Albanese Government has appointed an eminent group of experts from diverse fields to guide Australia’s health and medical research for the next five years.Press conference with Assistant Minister White, Melbourne – 2 April 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister White's press conference about supports for former patients of Simon Gordon.