News and media

The Australian Government has announced that the start date of the new Aged Care Act 2024 will be briefly deferred.

Join us at 12:00pm AEST on 19 June 2025 for an in-depth look at the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Cardiovascular Health Mission. You will also discover how research is shaping cardiovascular and stroke care.

The Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC) is concerned about the recent increase in measles cases reported in Australia, with outbreaks identified in several states and territories.

As floodwaters recede in New South Wales, look after yourself – both physically and emotionally. Floods increase the risk of infections, mosquito-borne illnesses, and food and water contamination. Finding medicines can be harder, and the mental health toll, significant. Support is available.

Learn about the refreshed Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Traumatic Brain Injury Mission Roadmap and Implementation Plan.

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

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) has published the ‘Australian Living Evidence Guideline: Endometriosis’.
This resource provides the best available scientific evidence to assist the detection, diagnosis and management of endometriosis.

Help us improve our immunisation information.

Residential aged care providers can express interest in receiving a free, onsite menu and mealtime review from an accredited practising dietitian. The review will help you get ready for the new Aged Care Quality Standard 6: Food and nutrition, starting 1 July. Express interest by 9 June.

Female Football Week takes place from 2 to 11 May 2025. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of women and girls in football.

We are hosting a webinar for residential aged care providers on changes to care minutes funding and financial reporting.

Getting your flu vaccine reduces the risk of serious illness and complications caused by influenza.

Find out more about the changes to tobacco products sold in Australia in 2025 under new tobacco laws.

Budget 2025–26 information for the Health and Aged Care portfolio is now available.

Feedback and suggestions from aged care residents are key to improving aged care in Australia.

Protect yourself and your older community from common viruses like COVID-19 and flu. These are respiratory infections can make you cough and sneeze, give you a runny nose sore throat or fever. COVID-19 and flu can also get worse and lead to headaches, aches, shortness of breath and chest pain.

Congratulations to the Australian team who were selected to compete at the upcoming 2025 ICF Slalom World Championships in Penrith.

Historic moments in women’s football have paved the way for women and girls in sport today.

IHACPA is looking for additional residential aged care providers to expand their Residential Aged Care Cost Collection 2024–25. Express your interest to help inform pricing advice.

Specialisation Verification helps older people from diverse backgrounds find verified specialised aged care services that meet their needs.

Join Ms Rosemary Huxtable AO PSM at 2:00pm AEST on 7 April 2025 for an update on the National Health and Medical Research Strategy

We are hosting a webinar to give older people, families and carers an update on the Support at Home program.

Applications are open for 2 new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities.