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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.

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.

The new Aged Care Act starts from 1 July 2025. It will place the rights of older people at the centre of the aged care system.

New training packages are now available to help in-home aged care providers deliver Support at Home.

We updated the definition for Personal Care Workers (PCW) and Assistance in Nursing (AIN) for the purposes of the care minutes responsibility on 1 January 2025.

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.

We are hosting a CHSP sector readiness webinar on Thursday 5 June from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (AEST).

The Support at Home program manual has been updated to help in-home care providers prepare for 1 July 2025.

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 testing a new framework for the delivery of virtual nursing services in residential aged care.