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.
TV interview with Minister Butler, Sunrise – 7 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler's interview with Natalie Barr.
More than 50,000 families supported to give their babies the best start in life
The Australian Government is helping Australian families access trusted breastfeeding advice and support, with more than 50,000 families turning to the National Breastfeeding Helpline last year.-
Press conference with Minister Butler, Adelaide – 7 August 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Butler’s press conference. -
New clinical guidelines for detecting prostate cancer
Australian men will benefit from new clinical practice guidelines on the early detection and management of prostate cancer. 
Press conference with Assistant Minister McBride, Hobart – 6 August 2026
Read the transcript of Assistant Minister McBride's press conference about the St Johns Park Mental Health and Wellbeing Precinct.-
$180 million for First Nations health infrastructure
Eligible Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) can now apply for a total of $180 million in grant funding from the Albanese Government to improve their clinical buildings and other infrastructure.