News and media

The Schedule of Service Items and Fees 2024–25 is available. There are new updates to evidence and service requirements.

The Australian Government has launched a new public health campaign to encourage young people to stop vaping – and not take it up in the first place.

Australia’s first new cancer screening program in 20 years, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is on track to start in July 2025.

From October 2024, we encourage all residential aged care homes to voluntarily offer Monthly Care Statements to improve communication with residents and their representatives.

We are seeking feedback on the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) $220 million Cardiovascular Health Mission.

Healthcare practices and clinics offering cervical screening are encouraged to set themselves up to support patient screening choice.

Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer and around 15,500 Aussies are diagnosed with the disease every year. From 1 July 2024, 1.6 million Australians aged 45 to 49 will be able to join the Australian Government’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.

One in ten newborns need help to start breathing at birth. Australian company ResusRight is developing a world-first portable resuscitation monitor. The Nemo monitor shows paramedics and birth attendants how much air to give the baby, helping to avoid injury or death.

Read how the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) 3rd 10-year Investment Plan will support Australian research to ensure Australians receive the highest quality health care.

Our consultation on the draft new Aged Care Act closed on 8 March 2024. Read about what we heard and what will happen next with the Act.

From 1 July 2024, the NSLP will include sign language interpreting and captioning services for health and medical appointments.

We invite interested stakeholders to participate in the review.

We have announced the results of the ACCAP Thin Markets, Multiple Streams Grant Opportunity. Find out how many applications we received and which aged care providers received grants.

Everyone who works in health and aged care has an important role in providing high-quality, person-centred palliative care.

It’s National Palliative Care Week – a timely reminder that it’s never too soon to start the conversation about matters of life and death.

We have announced the winners of the ‘Reimagining Where We Live’ design ideas competition.

Apply for funding under the 2024 Research Data Infrastructure grant opportunity from 15 July 2024. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Australia's health ministers have agreed that state and territory newborn bloodspot screening programs will screen for more conditions.

Budget 2024–25 information for the Health and Aged Care portfolio is now available.

Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the public health risks of e-cigarettes.

The Australian Government is providing $3.8 million to help over 200 people left with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after the floods. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

The Australian Government is investing $1.89 billion, and will develop a national strategy, to transform health and medical research in Australia.

Are you a residential aged care provider? Express your interest in receiving a free menu and mealtime review. Expressions of interest close on 10 May 2024.

Learn about the forum we hosted for stakeholders interested in the Consumer Health Literacy or Health Professional Education Grant Opportunity.