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23 June 2023 - We help to keep the cost of medicines down for Australians by subsidising many medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and Repatriation PBS (RPBS). The PBS safety net provides additional support to those who need lots of medicines.

14 February 2025 - Hospital and second-tier updates.

25 February 2025 - PHNs manage their region in line with the needs of their community, based on consultation and guidance from community advisory committees and clinical councils, as well as Australian Government health priorities. The program guidelines and performance framework provide structure for the program.

24 June 2024 - caring@home aims to improve the quality of palliative care services across Australia. The website contains resources that will support people to be cared for and to die at home, if that is their choice.

18 September 2024 - Our Local Network collaborates with health and aged care system partners to address local challenges and service gaps. We inform government policy and programs that impact the health and wellbeing for all people in Australia.

19 December 2023 - Find out what we’re doing to improve the health of men and boys in Australia.

12 March 2025 - The Health and Aged Care portfolio administers laws on behalf of our ministers. These are set out in the Administrative Arrangements Order.

3 September 2024 - You can use third-party services to meet the needs of your care recipients if you cannot provide them yourself. You are still responsible for ensuring the services meet the Aged Care Quality Standards. Find out how you can use third parties and how to charge for their services.

23 April 2025 - These resources can help you understand what and how changes will impact you under the new Aged Care Act.

15 May 2024 - As a residential aged care provider, you can ask people in government-subsidised care to pay some fees and accommodation costs.