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2 May 2022 - Healthy ears and healthy hearing help people connect with language and culture, help kids learn at school, and increase job opportunities. Our policies and programs aim to prevent, treat and monitor ear disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

3 November 2024 - The Distribution Priority Area (DPA) classification identifies locations in Australia with a shortage of general practitioner (GP) services. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must work in a DPA to be eligible to access Medicare.

16 October 2025 - Email us with questions about our work to support younger people (under 65 years) to find more age-appropriate accommodation and supports.

16 June 2025 - We commissioned the University of South Australia to develop a handbook of tools to support medicine management in multimorbidity and polypharmacy.

6 June 2025 - The HCCS helps medical indemnity insurers with the cost of large claims against doctors, allied health professionals and midwives.

12 November 2025 - palliAGED is the palliative care evidence and practice information resource for the Australian aged care sector. It provides support for health and care practitioners as well as resource developers. The website also provides trustworthy information for older Australians, their families and friends.

20 February 2025 - We are establishing Genomics Australia from 1 July 2025 to provide national leadership and coordination to better integrate genomics into the health system.

27 November 2025 - Read progress on recommendation 7.16 of the Disability Royal Commission.

15 January 2024 - There are many different pathways you can take to become a volunteer. Learn more about opportunities in your local area, with each aged care provider or in a specific volunteering program.

30 September 2024 - Discover our collection of social media resources designed to help you quit and stay quit.