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The new MRFF Report 2022–2024 provides information on Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) activities in a concise, easy to understand format.

We are seeking expressions of interest to identify a delivery partner for a new 120-bed residential care home in Greater Darwin.

The Australian Government plans to change the Health Insurance Act to improve the Bonded Medical Program and is seeking feedback on related Rule changes. You can share your views by completing the questionnaire by 11:59 pm (AEDT) on Monday, 10 November 2025.

We want to hear from Support at Home providers to help design a pooled funding trial, starting in 2026. Register interest by 5pm (AEDT) 5 November 2025 for the opportunity to participate in an online workshop or give written feedback.

The new Aged Care Act marks the start of a new chapter in aged care. We are here to support you during the transition.

The CHSP comes under the new Aged Care Act from 1 November 2025. Find out what this means for your delivery of aged care services and what you need to prepare for the changes.

We are seeking input on the next grant opportunity under the Medical Research Future Fund’s Indigenous Health Research Fund.

Updates about the National Consistent Payments (NCP) framework from semester 1, 2026.

Updates about the National Consistent Payments (NCP) framework from semester 2, 2025.

The Department has agreed to extend the current grace period for non-conformant eNRMC vendors from 21 October 2025 to 1 December 2025 in response to concerns raised by the aged care sector around workload impacts resulting from non-conformance.

Letters to older people on a Home Care Package to prepare for the new Support at Home program.

Expressions of interest are open for the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB). This is a valuable opportunity for distinguished researchers and professionals to contribute to the strategic direction of medical research in Australia. Nominations close on 9 November 2025.

This annual report covers the commissioner’s activities from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. It includes key highlights and priorities of the office.

The Australian Government has announced that Professor Kathryn North AC will head the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB). AMRAB is the independent panel of experts that sets the strategy and priorities for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Roadmaps are now available to help the aged care sector prepare for the new Aged Care Act.

The National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists are now available. They are designed to support counsellors and psychotherapists working in different settings. Consultation on how to put these standards into action will begin in late 2025.

Recognise, celebrate and raise awareness of Australia’s 3 million unpaid carers.

The Australian Government has announced the appointment of two new Deputy Commissioners to champion rural perspectives in nursing, allied health and First Nations healthcare.

You must complete the SAT as a requirement under your contract. Completed SATs are due by 31 October 2025.

Release 1 of Module 3 in the new Aged Care Act eLearning series is now available. It focuses on building workforce capability and readiness.

Under the new Aged Care Act, aged care workers will play a critical role in putting the rights of older people first. A new video explains the 5 key areas of the new Act that will affect workers.

A new Framework for Early Childhood Intervention is now available

The NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee is reviewing a range of supports to make sure they are safe, beneficial and cost-effective for people with disability. They want input from the disability community to help inform their advice to government.

The Advisory Group met for the first time on 30 September 2025

We undertook a public consultation on a national registration scheme to support personal care workers employed in aged care. The summary report is now available.