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1 September 2025 - Under the new Aged Care Act, it will be it easier for you to make your own choices, control your care and get the information you need to do this.

25 August 2023 - The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) agreed at its meeting on 16 August 2023 to rescind the current Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) National Guidelines for Cruising in Australia (the CDNA Guidelines). The CDNA Guidelines will be rescinded as of 25 August 2023.

5 December 2023 - A list of resources related to the Bonded Medical Places Scheme.

6 October 2025 - These cervical screening related resources have been designed for healthcare providers and other health workers who provide or support cervical screening.

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

13 March 2025 - Smoking laws help to reduce smoking rates and tobacco-related harm in our community. Some of Australia's laws include excise tax on tobacco products, tobacco advertising bans, plain packaging laws, laws on smoking in public, and age limits on who can buy tobacco.

9 January 2026 - Based on performance, aged care homes receive a rating between 1 and 5 stars across 4 sub-categories and for an Overall Star Rating. Learn about the 4 Star Ratings sub-categories and how to search for and compare aged care homes using the ‘Find a provider’ tool.

22 November 2024 - This webinar gave aged care providers and older people, families and carers an update on the Support at Home program.

20 May 2022 - A statement from Australia's acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, urging Australians to be aware of the monkeypox virus.

6 June 2025 - Find resources to help you engage with patients and improve your understanding of the national screening program.