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14 January 2026 - Residential respite care gives an older person or their carer a break from their usual care arrangements. It can be on a planned or emergency basis. It is important to monitor how many days of respite care a person is approved for and request an extension if needed.

31 October 2025 - You can claim a payment for a service after you have delivered it. Services Australia will validate the claim before processing the payment. Find out how to prepare and submit a claim and what the deadlines are.

4 August 2025 - This collection contains the emergency management plans we follow when responding to both domestic and international health emergencies.

10 February 2025 - This initiative will provide $600 million over 10 years from 2024–25 for research infrastructure that will be used to conduct world-class health and medical research.

1 December 2025 - We collect data to gain a better understanding of the aged care workforce. This allows us to work with aged care providers and workers to develop policy that addresses challenges in the sector.

19 December 2025 - Residents entering permanent care need a means assessment to find out whether they are eligible for Australian Government support with their means tested fees and accommodation costs.

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

22 December 2025 - This section outlines what’s required in managing an approved residential care home. This includes managing fees, temporary leave, accommodation costs and respite care. It also has information about how to prepare documentation, review care needs, exiting residents and meet reporting requirements.

6 June 2025 - The WIP improves access to quality medical, nursing, midwifery and allied health services in regional, rural and remote areas. Its financial incentives encourage doctors to work in these areas and support medical practices to employ nurses, midwives and eligible allied health professionals.

31 May 2024 - Read the latest departmental media from Health.