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Webinar: Award wage increase for nurses in aged care
We are hosting a webinar to inform providers about how funding will be delivered for the next Fair Work Commission award wage increase for nurses in aged care. -
A new resource is now available to help providers transition to Support at Home
The Support at Home Provider Program Transition Guide is now available to help providers transition to Support at Home. -
Training for upcoming changes to clinical guidelines for cervical screening
Healthcare providers, make sure you’re up to date on upcoming changes to the National Cervical Screening Program clinical guidelines. -
National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Evaluation Framework and Sharing Guidelines published
The National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Evaluation Framework and Sharing Guidelines are now available. -
Mandatory reporting changes to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) from 1 March 2025
Legislative changes mean that vaccination providers must report additional details to the AIR. -
New report centres voices of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Andrea Kelly has released a report to Government, recommending a series of critical reforms to improve aged care for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. -
Aged care clinical placements available to nursing students
High-quality clinical placements in the aged care sector are now available to nursing students through the Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program. -
Medical Research Future Fund boosts funding for childhood brain cancer research
The Australian Government is investing close to $20 million in funding for Australian researchers to support groundbreaking national research. This will give new hope to Australian children, adolescents and young adults with childhood brain cancers. -
Developing the National Oral Health Plan 2025–2034
The department is now progressing with the next National Oral Health Plan (NOHP) 2025–2034. The department held 2 workshops on 3 and 4 December last year in Canberra attended by oral health stakeholders. -
Apply now for the Aged Care Wages – Stage 3 Historical Leave Liabilities Grant
A grant opportunity is now open to help aged care providers cover some of the increased value of leave entitlements for workers affected by the Fair Work Commission’s Stage 3 decision from 1 January 2025. -
The 2025 Senior Australian of the Year is...
Congratulations to the 2025 Senior Australian of the Year, Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett AM! -
Apply now for the Support at Home and new Aged Care Act Transition Support Grant
A grant opportunity is now open to support Home Care Package and Commonwealth Home Support Programme providers with a one-off funding of $10,000 (excl GST) towards the cost of upgrading IT systems. -
Who will be the next Senior Australian of the Year?
Tune in to watch the 2025 Australians of the Year awards live and celebrate the incredible candidates. -
Australians benefit from freeze to maximum cost of PBS medicines
The Australian Government has launched an advertising campaign to raise awareness about a freeze on the maximum patient cost of PBS medicines, a key measure to help ease the cost of medicines. -
National Immunisation Program update – maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine
The maternal RSV vaccine will be available for eligible pregnant women under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). -
Hearing Services Program provider notice – Updated forms
Updated forms for the Hearing Services Program are now available. Providers must use the updated forms from 1 July 2025. -
AHPC Statement – Appreciation Statement for Professor Paul Kelly
The Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC) statement of Appreciation for Professor Paul Kelly leadership and contribution. -
Survey reveals strong consumer and clinician involvement and progress towards impact in health and medical research
We have released the results of our first survey measuring the impact of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). -
$35.7 million to support clinical trials into areas of unmet medical need
Guidelines are available for the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) 2024 Clinical Trial Enabling Infrastructure grant opportunity. -
$18.5 million to help eight innovative startups commercialise their research into medicinal treatments
The Australian Government is supporting these startups to address critical health issues such as cancer, pregnancy conditions and eye damage. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). -
Assistive Technology and Home Modifications List now available
The Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) List will help Support at Home providers understand the products, equipment and home modifications that older people can access through the AT-HM Scheme. -
Over 600 sports available to participate in: strive to be active in 2025
Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Ausplay data identifies that Australians participate in over 600 sports and physical activities nationwide. -
Stay safe outdoors this summer
Be prepared this summer so you can stay safe, active and healthy. -
Express interest for a menu and mealtime review program
Residential aged care providers can express interest in a free onsite menu and mealtime review program by an accredited practising dietitian to get ready for the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards. -
Australia set to host 2025 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships
There is less than one year to go until the world’s best canoe and kayak athletes hit the water in Penrith NSW.