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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.

6 June 2025 - Barriers may influence a patient in their decision or ability to participate in cervical screening. They can relate to the patient, healthcare provider or the health system. This toolkit helps health providers address these barriers.

17 July 2025 - Find training opportunities to improve your cervical screening skills and cultural competency.

19 December 2023 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to primary care.

11 June 2025 - Digital reform will support higher quality and better-connected aged care. We are supporting older people and aged care providers to prepare for digital change in 2025.

4 August 2025 - The Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy 2024–2029 and action plan sets our direction to deliver the highest quality, person-centred care for older people. This will drive a sustainable and productive care and support economy, through data and digital innovation.

8 November 2023 - The Polio Expert Panel (PEP) is a subcommittee of the Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA). It reviews clinical and laboratory data from notified AFP cases to determine if cases are poliomyelitis or non-polio acute flaccid paralysis.

22 May 2024 - Mental health has a huge impact on every aspect of people's lives. It affects behaviour, physical health, work and relationships, as well as the people around them. Find out what we’re doing to support people’s mental health in Australia.

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.

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.