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11 August 2025 - Vino is a volunteer through the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme. She opens up about the meaningful connection she has made with Mary through the program, where they bond over their culture and Mary’s mimicry skills.

18 July 2025 - This initiative will trial new and innovative models of care. It aims to bring together resources across the health and care sectors to ensure people in rural, remote and First Nations communities can get the services they need.

16 June 2025 - 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.

8 April 2025 - Telehealth allows you to consult a healthcare provider by phone or a video call. Telehealth was expanded in March 2020 to ensure the safety of patients and healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these services have now been retained permanently.

29 June 2024 - This theme aims to support Australian researchers, including to help build their skills and capacity, support their research in priority areas and assist them to develop and bring new research discoveries to the market.

3 November 2023 - Australians can now register with their preferred general practice in MyMedicare. Learn about the new voluntary patient registration system, how to register, and what it means for you.

21 February 2025 - A baby’s early care can affect wellbeing throughout life. Find out what we’re doing to ensure health testing, vaccination and care for newborns, and support for new parents.

10 June 2025 - This webinar gave in-home aged care providers an update on the Single Assessment System, the Support at Home program’s Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme, and the actions providers need to take to be ready for the Support at Home program ahead of 1 July 2025.

14 August 2023 - Illicit drugs are never safe and the impact on your health and life can be harmful. Find out the risks to your health and read our tips for staying safe at events. Discover what you can do as parent or teacher to support teenagers and young people.

5 September 2024 - This committee (formerly called the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee, or AHPPC) is the key decision-making committee for health emergencies. Australia's Chief Medical Officer chairs the AHPC, which includes all state and territory Chief Health Officers.