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The Australian Government is updating NDIS Rules to make them fairer and more transparent.

We have updated Australia’s Disability Strategy to deliver better outcomes for people with disability.

The report on feedback received during the consultation on draft lists of NDIS supports is now available.

Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 1 November 2024 in Adelaide.

Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 21 February 2025 in Adelaide.

Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 6 June 2025 in Adelaide.

The National Disability Data Asset is now accepting research applications.

The Australian Government has released the final report of the Independent Review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The strategy aims to improve the quality of life for all Autistic people in a way that is meaningful to them.

A framework to support carers now and into the future.

The new Act will start from 1 November 2025, placing the rights of older people at the centre of the aged care system.

Could you be the reason someone else gets a second chance at life? 

The Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC) acknowledges the current increase in respiratory disease activity across Australia.

A new animation explains how the different parts of the new Act fit together to put the rights of older people at the centre of aged care.

Mark your calendar for 11:00 AM AEST on 8 August 2025 when we explore the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission.

This articles promotes the Get behind it community roadshow and their new ambassador video. The roadshow promotes the National Bowel Screening Cancer Program.

Join a Q&A session on the new aged care Support at Home program.

Residential aged care homes are transforming how they source, cook and serve food and drinks. Watch our video stories to see how the changes support residents’ rights and quality of life.

The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) is seeking feedback to help develop its pricing and costing advice for the government on residential aged care.

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the Australian Digital Health Agency are working with eNRMC software vendors to ensure electronic prescribing enabled eNRMC systems are available by October 2025 .

We are hosting webinars for general practitioners (GPs) and practices on the upcoming changes to bulk billing incentives.

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released the Patient-Reported Indicator Surveys (PaRIS) Australian National Report 2025. The report highlights Australia’s performance in an international survey of adults living with chronic conditions.

New CSO Deeds have been finalised with Distributors to ensure access to PBS Medicines continues.

New videos about the Support at Home program have been released, along with an updated Support at Home booklet for older people

The Australian Government is investing $98.9 million to support biomedical and medical technology innovations through three innovative organisations. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).