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12 December 2024 - Silvia is an aged care volunteer through the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme. She opens up about the genuine connection she’s formed with 98-year-old Michael.

18 June 2025 - Vaccines are free for everyone in Australia regardless of Medicare or visa status. Find out what COVID-19 vaccination-related services you can charge for.

29 April 2025 - Find out more about the changes to tobacco products sold in Australia in 2025 under new tobacco laws.

7 January 2025 - Carolina is an aged care volunteer through the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme. She opens up about how happy she feels paying visits to Gisa in her residential aged care home.

26 July 2024 - Cherry began volunteering in aged care during the semester break at university. She shares how volunteering has positively impacted her journey as an international student studying in Australia.

6 June 2025 - Find information and resources on how to engage patients with disability in cervical screening.

7 March 2025 - The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) notes the need for a proportionate approach to isolation for those with COVID‑19 infections at this stage of the pandemic.

12 June 2025 - We established this taskforce within our department to advise the government on how to respond to recent primary care and workforce reviews. The taskforce works with stakeholders to design and coordinate options for responses based on recommendations from the reviews.

2 May 2024 - The Share a Cuppa program aims to increase social connections within communities, specifically with older people. Hear from aged care volunteer Jim who gets great fulfilment out of his role.

11 December 2023 - Christmas, summer and the festive season is a time many of us spend with our family and friends. Make sure you know the basics and protect yourself, family and friends from COVID-19.