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4 June 2025 - The National Medical Stockpile is a strategic reserve of drugs, vaccines, antidotes and personal protective equipment for use in national health emergencies. We purchase and stockpile these items so Australia is more self-sufficient during an emergency and able to meet high levels of demand.

20 October 2025 - This page provides an overview of accommodation costs for residents in government-subsidised aged care homes. It explains how costs are determined, the different payment options available and changes from 1 November 2025.

3 November 2025 - Call Services Australia for help with aged care claims and payments. This includes supplement claims, approved provider forms and online claiming registrations.

13 August 2025 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to residential aged care.

11 November 2025 - A list of resources – including quick reference guides, fact sheets, videos and other publications – for the Government Provider Management System.

4 December 2025 - We consulted on the development of the Aged Care Rules that sit under the new Aged Care Act (new Act). This page contains the resources we developed and released throughout the consultation period. Consultation activity on the Rules is now complete.

2 February 2026 - We are increasing the capability and accountability of residential aged care providers to make sure they provide older people with nutritious food.

21 January 2026 - Australia’s health system is one of the best in the world, providing safe and affordable health care for all Australians. It is jointly run by all levels of Australian government – federal, state and territory, and local.

28 August 2025 - A list of resources about food and nutrition in aged care.

4 November 2025 - Services and support to help carers, including young carers in their caring role.