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5 January 2022 - The Department of Health was recently reaccredited as a breastfeeding friendly workplace (BFW). We are proud to support our staff by providing conditions and facilities for breastfeeding.

30 April 2025 - Find translated resources about primary health care careers.

4 October 2024 - Learn how the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) supports research that improves the diagnosis, treatment and care of people in regional, rural and remote communities.

18 July 2025 - These quarterly reports provide an update on the operation of the Home Care Packages Program. They include statistics on assessment, approvals, services, people waiting for services, wait times and maximum exit amounts.

6 June 2024 - Aged care volunteer Val has been volunteering for close to 8 years, supporting residents with art and craft activities. She opens up about giving back to community and the enjoyment she gets from her role.

16 June 2025 - The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Consumer Consultative Committee provides strategic advice and support to us and to the principal HTA committees. Acting as an advisory group, it brings consumer views into HTA processes and relevant matters.

11 September 2024 - All cervical screening participants now have the choice to self-collect their own Cervical Screening Test sample. A self-collected sample is taken from the vagina and is checked for human papillomavirus (HPV) – a common infection that causes almost all cervical cancers.

16 August 2023 - Our committees and groups provide a way for people and organisations to help us develop policies and provide advice on specific aged care issues.

30 May 2025 - Read the latest news related to the rural health workforce.

1 October 2024 - The Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner (ONRHC) provides policy advice to the minister responsible for rural health. Contact them about their work to support reforms of rural health in Australia.