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10 July 2025 - We are raising the quality of aged care in Australia by building a skilled, valued and supported workforce. Strengthening the aged care workforce is essential to providing older people with the high-quality care they deserve. We all have a role to play – let’s change aged care together.

5 December 2025 - A healthy bladder and bowel is important for your overall health. Common problems like incontinence can affect men and women of all ages. Find out about bladder and bowel health, what to do if you have a problem, and what we’re doing to help improve bladder and bowel health in Australia.

26 May 2026 - Everyone experiences the menopause transition differently. Some people have no or mild symptoms, while others have symptoms that significantly impact their daily life.

24 September 2026 - Star Ratings can help older people, their families and carers make more informed choices about their aged care. We have developed a Star Ratings system for residential aged care across Australia.

10 September 2026 - Grants help us to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians.

21 January 2026 - At the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing we have a range of pathways and programs for university students, graduates, school leavers and more.

20 September 2026 - Dementia can affect memory, thinking, behaviour and everyday life. It can also affect families, friends, and carers.

3 October 2025 - We are establishing a new Single Assessment System to simplify and improve aged care assessments. The new system makes it easier for older people to access government-funded aged care services as their needs change.

24 July 2026 - Services Australia is responsible for paying subsidies and supplements to registered providers on behalf of each approved resident in permanent and respite care. You must submit a monthly online claim with Services Australia. Your claim will include reporting any refundable deposit balances.

17 April 2026 - Your questions about vaping, answered.