The Hon Mark Butler MP
Minister for Health and Aged Care
The Hon Anika Wells MP
Minister for Aged Care
Minister for Sport
The Hon Ged Kearney MP
Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care
Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health
The Hon Emma McBride MP
Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Assistant Minister Rural and Regional Health
The Hon Kate Thwaites MP
Assistant Minister for Social Security, Ageing and Women
Latest media
Read the latest media releases, speeches and transcripts from the ministers of the Health and Aged Care portfolio.
Radio interview with Minister Wells and Loretta Ryan, ABC Radio Brisbane Breakfast - 13 September 2024
Read the transcript of Minister Wells' interview with Loretta Ryan and Craig Zonca on the aged care reform bill.-
Radio interview with Minister Wells and Patricia Karvelas, Radio National Breakfast - 13 September 2024
Read the transcript of Minister Wells' interview with Patricia Karvelas on reforms to the aged care system. 
Providing health information for women and girls
The Australian Government is investing $3.6 million in targeted funding to enhance the health literacy, reduce risk and improve health outcomes for women who face additional challenges accessing health information.-
Once in a generation aged care reforms
The Australian Government will deliver historic aged care reforms to ensure the viability and quality of aged care, and support growing numbers of older Australians choosing to retain their independence and remain in their homes as they age. -
Public consultation on Australia's first National Nursing Workforce Strategy
The Australian Government has opened consultation on the draft National Nursing Workforce Strategy. 
Building a better understanding of child and adolescent mental health
Curtin University will lead a national study into the mental health and wellbeing of children aged 4 to 17, with support from an $8.1 million investment from the Australian Government.
Archives for former ministers
Media releases, speeches and transcripts from former ministers of the Health portfolio are available in the former ministers' media centre.
Visit the National Library of Australia's web archive for older media releases, speeches and transcripts.