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30 May 2025 - Read the latest news on emergency health management.

29 October 2026 - Learn how the Bonded Medical Program works, what it aims to achieve and who is eligible.

27 May 2025 - Read the latest news and departmental media releases on aged care for the health sector.

12 March 2026 - Aged care provides support for older people to help with everyday living and other needs. We fund aged care services, help people to access them, and work with providers to deliver aged care programs.

1 November 2025 - From today, eligibility for MBS bulk billing incentives has expanded to all Medicare-eligible patients. Practices can now register to join the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program.

6 June 2025 - Read the latest news on the Single Assessment System for aged care.

26 August 2025 - A list of resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – about the Commonwealth Home Support Program.

19 October 2026 - Tracey Thomson is the Australian Government’s Chief Allied Health Officer.

15 January 2026 - Newborn bloodspot screening programs improve the health of babies by identifying those at risk of developing serious conditions.  An open call inviting the public to identify conditions for consideration for screening was open from 14 October 2025 and closed on 14 January 2026.

15 July 2026 - We are expanding our newborn bloodspot screening (NBS) programs to increase the conditions we screen for. Find out more about these changes.