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14 June 2022 - The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) has reviewed the current COVID-19 situation in Australia and revised the need for mandated mask wearing in certain settings.

9 March 2026 - This toolkit contains resources about the National Carer Strategy, including fact sheets, social media tiles, a brochure and posters.

13 December 2021 - Around 1 in 4 Australians lives in a rural or regional area. We work to distribute the health workforce according to community need and encourage health professionals to train and practise in rural and remote areas.

28 August 2026 - MRFF Research Missions are large programs of work that bring together key researchers, health professionals, stakeholders, industry partners and patients to tackle big health challenges.

4 May 2026 - The Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy 2024–2029 and action plan sets our direction to deliver the highest quality, person-centred care for older people. This will drive a sustainable and productive care and support economy, through data and digital innovation.

27 May 2026 - Learn how Australia’s health system works, who pays for it and how people get health care at low or no cost.

13 November 2025 - We are establishing an Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) to improve our response to public health emergencies.

21 September 2026 - Aged care providers can use the National Sign Language Program (NSLP) to meet the communication needs of Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing older people.

13 June 2025 - Our policies, strategies and programs support medical doctors and specialists to work in regional, rural and remote locations. We also support Australian doctors to train overseas, and overseas-trained doctors to practise in Australia.

12 October 2025 - Reaching out for help and support is an important first step in dealing with the issues drugs and alcohol might be causing in your life, or affecting a friend or family member. Here you will find a number of different resources to help you, or help you support someone you care about.