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The National Rural Health Commissioner with the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges are supporting positive changes to entry to non-GP specialty training. These changes will create a clearer pathway for doctors intending to practise in rural areas.

The new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program will now start on 1 November 2025.

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

This survey is open to Hearing Services Program clients who have received a personal invitation and code for the survey.

Nominate an inspiring older person or someone making a difference to the lives of older people for a 2026 Australian of the Year Award.

Aged care providers and older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can access new resources to support high quality, culturally safe aged care.  The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) has launched an online First Nations Hub.

A new version of the Working in Aged Care booklet is now available. Learn more about the new ways of working in aged care and the key changes that will directly affect workers.

The new National Lung Cancer Screening Program launches today. The program aims to find lung cancer early and save hundreds of lives each year.

The Australian Government is investing $12 million for the development of locally made medical devices and medicines for people with cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Fact sheets on features of the new Support at Home program are now available.

Communicable Diseases Intelligence (CDI) has moved to a new, open access platform, bringing 2,650 surveillance reports and research articles along.

All residential aged care providers will be required to complete a new Care Minutes Performance Statement, which must be externally audited and submitted to the 2025–26 Aged Care Financial Report. Find out how to prepare for these new requirements.

Read our stories from aged care residents, chefs and managers to see how aged care homes are improving nutrition, food choice and dining experiences.

Getting that tickle in your throat, those telling shivers or that annoying blocked nose never sparks joy. But if you get a viral respiratory infection, like a cold or the flu, remember – antibiotics are not the answer.

We are conducting a short survey on personal care worker qualifications and training experiences to better support workers with the important role they perform, and enhance professional development opportunities and conditions.

The Hearing Services Program is noticing an increase in occurrences where a service provider has not revoked an employee’s access to the hearing service portal upon leaving, which can lead to potential problems.

Childhood immunisation is important to protect our children from serious diseases.

The Australian Government has released its new National Immunisation Strategy to guide Australia’s fight against vaccine-preventable diseases over the next 5 years.

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

This article summarises public feedback from late 2024 on funding arrangements for the new Support at Home program under the new Aged Care Act.

This article summarises public feedback from October 2024 on the Aged Care Service List under the new Aged Care Act.

This article promotes training and resources available for providers, workers, older people, their families and carers in preparation for the new Aged Care Act.

The Schedule of Service Items and Fees 2025–26 is available. There are new updates to evidence and service requirements.

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.