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17 June 2025 - This List of Excluded Medicinal Items (LEMI) contains medicines which have been excluded from the legal requirements of active ingredient prescribing. Clinical software systems will default to brand name only for items on the LEMI.

12 March 2025 - Find out how we responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, and who we worked with to limit the spread of the disease and protect everyone in Australia between 2020 and 2023.

30 October 2025 - The only way to know if you have an STI is if you get tested. Many STIs do not cause any symptoms at all, which is why you should test regularly. Book a test today through your GP, the service finder or through your state and territory service.

4 April 2024 - We're working on a range of policy initiatives, programs and campaigns to help improve your health and the health of all Australians.

15 December 2025 - A new Childhood Mental Health Research Plan will shape $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will help improve children’s mental health and wellbeing.

26 November 2025 - You may have questions about vaccinating your child. Below are answers to some of the common questions, based on the latest evidence and proven advice.

2 July 2024 - This is a summary of key information about an Australian Government grant opportunity for the regions of Ceduna (SA), Bundaberg-Hervey Bay (Qld), East Kimberley and the Goldfields (WA).

23 June 2025 - The Australian Brain Cancer Mission Expert Advisory Panel (EAP) advised the government on the research priorities for this Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Mission.

31 October 2025 - The new Act started on 1 November 2025 and responds to issues facing older people, aged care providers, workers and the broader sector. It puts the rights of older people at the centre of the aged care system.

12 March 2025 - Medicines help us avoid illness, get better when we’re sick, or manage health conditions. There are many different types of medicines. Some are only available with a prescription, others are available over the counter from pharmacies or shops.