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16 March 2026 - Notice of new private hospital declaration.

19 December 2025 - Residents pay fees based on their means assessment. Services Australia advises the fee type and amount for each resident. Daily, annual and lifetime caps limit the amount a person pays.

6 June 2025 - The WIP improves access to quality medical, nursing, midwifery and allied health services in regional, rural and remote areas. Its financial incentives encourage doctors to work in these areas and support medical practices to employ nurses, midwives and eligible allied health professionals.

31 May 2024 - Read the latest departmental media from Health.

3 December 2025 - Find out what volunteers can do, what it means for older people in aged care and basic eligibility criteria.

4 March 2024 - There are many ways to access medicines if there are no pharmacies where you live, or if they are unavailable in pharmacies, in short supply, or not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) or the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).

6 May 2026 - Medical practices can request a review of their area’s Distribution Priority Area (DPA) classification if exceptional circumstances apply. Find out about the process and what you need to do before requesting a review.

30 May 2025 - Genetics and genomics have the potential to reshape how we prevent, diagnose, treat and monitor illness. Find out what we’re doing to develop strategies and policies to both safeguard public health and improve the health of all Australians through gene technologies.

27 November 2025 - The Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP) delivers integrated health and aged care in rural and remote Australia, helping older people stay close to family and friends through flexible, community-based services tailored to local needs.

9 February 2026 - From 1 Nov 2025, all CHSP providers became registered under the Aged Care Act 2024. As a provider, you must meet all registration conditions and obligations, in addition to the requirements in your grant agreement.