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On behalf of the Distribution Advisory Group (DAG), we are presenting a webinar on proposed changes to the way DWS locations are calculated.

The Department of Health was recently reaccredited as a breastfeeding friendly workplace (BFW). We are proud to support our staff by providing conditions and facilities for breastfeeding.

Have your say and help shape a national strategy that enables a healthy weight and healthy living for Australians.

The Australian Government has launched the next phase of the COVID-19 campaign to encourage eligible Australians to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Australian Public Service employee census report for 2022 has been released. Read more about the census and Health's results.

Launch of Australia’s first standard for care of stillbirth.

Join us for a 2-day virtual event 25–26 August 2022, as we discuss and explore the value and utility of allied health.

From 1 April to 30 September 2022, a new temporary Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) item is available as a nuclear medicine imaging diagnostic service.

Residential aged care providers will soon be able to report changes to operational beds in the Government Provider Management System (GPMS). 

We are identifying opportunities to make Community Visitor Schemes more consistent across Australia. Share your feedback on a draft vision statement and draft principles to support people with disability living in shared accommodation and support settings across Australia.

The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority seeks feedback to inform pricing advice for the Support at Home service list, ensuring costs and sector needs are reflected. Share your views by 5pm AEST, Friday 10 April 2026.