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9 October 2025 - Providers can ask people in government-subsidised residential respite care to pay some fees. These fees are different from what you can charge for permanent (ongoing) residential care.

24 October 2025 - We are working with older people and the aged care sector to improve the design of residential aged care accommodation.

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.

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

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

23 October 2024 - Medicare subsidises a large number of health services and products. You can use your Medicare card to access medical services, hospital services for public patients, surgical services, prescription medicines, eye tests, pathology tests, imaging and scans.

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.

21 October 2024 - Allied health includes a broad range of health professionals who can treat conditions and illnesses. Learn more about what allied health care is, where you can access it and how much it costs.

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.