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Improving the assignment of benefit process
Our work7 September 2025 - We are working to create digital solutions to improve the Medicare payment processes. This will increase transparency for patients and better ensure the integrity of Medicare.
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Guidance for patient screening
Topics › Cancer20 August 2025 - Australia’s 4 national cancer screening programs aim to prevent cancer through regular testing and early detection. Learn about the programs and how you as a healthcare provider can play an important role in our breast, bowel, cervical and lung screening programs.
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Service delivery branch merger form
Resources › Publications31 October 2025 - This form enables Support at Home registered providers to notify the Secretary, Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, of the merger of service delivery branches within the same registered provider.
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My Aged Care Assessment Manual
Resources › Publications31 October 2025 - This manual is for Assessment Organisations. It guides assessors on using good practices in the assessment of older people’s support needs and their eligibility for Australian Government–subsidised aged care services.
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Workforce (Pillar 4 of the Royal Commission response) – National Care and Support Worker Regulation
Resources › Publications11 May 2021 - A Budget 2021–22 fact sheet.
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Workforce (Pillar 4 of the Royal Commission response) – Care and support workforce national campaign
Resources › Publications11 May 2021 - A Budget 2021–22 fact sheet.
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Procurement Advice Team
Contacts9 July 2022 - Contact our Procurement Advice Team if you need to make a complaint about a tender or procurement process.
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Chief Allied Health Officer
Contacts7 August 2024 - Anita Hobson-Powell is the Australian Government’s Chief Allied Health Officer. Allied health professionals play essential roles in primary care and in the prevention, management and treatment of chronic disease across Australia. They represent more than a quarter of the health workforce.
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Medicare reforms and reviews
Topics › Medicare20 December 2022 - We conduct independent reviews of Medicare, the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Schedule and specific MBS and PBS items. This helps ensure our healthcare system stays up to date with the latest research and practices.
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Basic daily fee for residential aged care
Our work › Residential aged care › Charging for residential aged care9 October 2025 - Every resident pays a basic daily fee to contribute to the costs of their daily living. Different rates apply depending on which fee arrangements they are on.