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Selected Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines can now be prescribed for a 60-days for the price of a single prescription. This means many Australians who have a stable, ongoing health condition can now save money on their regular medication.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released an updated Dementia in Australia report and National Dementia Data Improvement Plan. This work monitors outcomes for people living with dementia and their carers in Australia.

The Genomics Health Futures Mission is an initiative of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). We invite you to express your interest in becoming a member of the next expert advisory panel (EAP) that will advise on its priorities.

Find out how you can get involved this Dementia Action Week and learn more about our dementia initiatives.

Doctors could soon use the smart Atmo Gas Capsule to diagnose and treat bowel syndromes, replacing invasive or hard to interpret methods. The Australian company Atmo Biosciences is developing and marketing this new device.

Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities to the value of $34 million are now available.

The Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce Review is seeking submissions to better understand how health professionals work across primary care.

The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS) helps entry-level First Nations health students complete their studies and join the health workforce.

Visit the us the Careers in Mental Health booth and explore different pathways into a rewarding career in mental health.

This Saturday, 9 September 2023, is international Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. Every year at 9:09am on the 9th day of the 9th month, we pause to recognise how important it is being alcohol free for the 9 months of a pregnancy.

We are co-hosting a webinar with the Consumers Health Forum of Australia to discuss the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) PASC research plan. PASC, or Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19, is also known as long COVID.

Health professionals can now access new and updated mental health resources, microlearning and online learning pathways through the Mental Health Professional Online Development (MHPOD) Program.

Recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) regarding an additional COVID-19 dose for highest risk people in 2023. These recommendations are in addition the previous ATAGI COVID-19 vaccine booster advice published in February 2023.

The Women’s World Cup 2023 may be over, but it’s the dawn of a new era for women’s sport.

We have been notified of a new phone scam that is targeting members of the Australian public. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be us, do not provide your personal details.

Our Corporate Plan for 2023–24 is now available. Read about how we will deliver the health system for all Australians throughout 2023–24.

This year, Australia will hold a referendum to decide whether to change the Constitution to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice (the Voice). If talk of the Voice is affecting your wellbeing, it is important to know there is support available.

A new Childhood Mental Health Research Plan will shape $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will help improve children’s mental health and wellbeing.

A new Targeted Translation Research Accelerator Research Plan will shape $77.5 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will improve care and outcomes for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

A new Primary Health Research Plan will shape $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will support all Australians to be healthy by transforming primary healthcare.

A new national program will help give kids the confidence and skills to be life-long riders.

The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) agreed at its meeting on 16 August 2023 to rescind the current Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) National Guidelines for Cruising in Australia (the CDNA Guidelines). The CDNA Guidelines will be rescinded as of 25 August 2023.

2022 Senior Australian of the Year Val Dempsey shares her story of overcoming ageism and how she continues to achieve her dreams.

2023 WA Senior Australian of the Year Theresa Kwok shares her story of migrating to Australia and how she is now giving back to others through culture and community.