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5 March 2024 - Health professionals use pathology tests to help them diagnose disease. Specially trained staff perform these tests in laboratories. Learn about pathology tests, the cost of pathology services, who can provide pathology services and the laws and regulations that apply.

9 January 2026 - As a registered provider, you must offer care, services and equipment in the Residential Care Service List. These include accommodation, everyday living services, non-clinical and clinical care. If agreed, you can charge separately for higher level services.

20 January 2026 - We fund registered aged care providers to deliver safe, quality aged care. Learn about types of services, provider requirements, quality performance and reporting, funding and fees, the aged care workforce and where to find training, guidance and resources.

17 December 2025 - Residents are entitled to take leave from permanent residential aged care. Residents have unlimited hospital leave, can take transition care leave and can also take leave for social reasons.

15 February 2026 - From 1 November 2025, retention amounts are deducted from refundable accommodation deposits and contributions (RADs and RACs). Providers are responsible for calculating and deducting retention amounts. This only applies to residents on the 1 November 2025 accommodation arrangements.

28 August 2025 - The Schedule of Service Items and Fees 2025–26 is available. There are new updates to evidence and service requirements.

30 October 2025 - The Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP) provides integrated health and aged care services for older people living in rural and remote Australia.

31 May 2024 - Read the latest news from Health.

30 August 2025 - As a health practitioner, it is your responsibility to comply with Medicare obligations. It’s important to do the relevant training and understand the requirements and laws that apply. Education and support is available to help you meet your obligations.

26 September 2024 - If you’re someone with a disability, you may have questions about cervical screening. See answers to some of the most common questions from people with disability about the Cervical Screening Test.