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14 August 2025 - Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) approved suppliers are pharmacists, medical practitioners and hospital authorities that we approve to provide subsidised medicines.

23 July 2025 - Find out where you can obtain naloxone in Australia and whether you will need a prescription.

25 September 2025 - These are summaries of the key points of each chapter of the Aged Care Act 2024. Each chapter of the Guide explains the corresponding chapter in the Act.

12 November 2025 - Most palliative care services are free, but there may be some costs associated with your care.

17 June 2025 - For doctors or specialists to access Medicare rebates for their patients they must satisfy Medicare’s requirements.

11 June 2025 - The Schedule of Service Items and Fees (No. 1) 2022 is now available. Verbal maintenance agreements can be provided. The change to service requirements comes into effect 21 February 2022.

30 October 2022 - The Stoma Appliance Scheme provides fully subsidised stoma appliances and products to people who have a stoma or fistula that facilitates the removal of urine and/or products of the gastrointestinal tract from the body. Find out what a stoma is, what the scheme does and who can access it.

14 October 2025 - The System Governor, Commissioner and Complaints Commissioner can charge fees for some services under the Act. They can’t charge for services provided directly to older people or their families.

22 November 2024 - Everyone with an interest in aged care was invited to join this webinar to learn more about the Aged Care Bill 2024, the Government’s response to the Aged Care Taskforce final report, and the Support at Home program.

10 June 2025 - This webinar gave providers and workers information about how to provide Monthly Care Statements. This included how to register for the voluntary start and how they can count towards care minutes. It also covered the benefits for older people, their representatives and providers.