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11 June 2025 - We've added a new fact sheet for Hearing Services Program providers that addresses questions we've received about service delivery.

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.

30 October 2025 - The Australian Government pays registered providers to deliver aged care. We do this through subsidies and supplements, capital grants and other program grant funding.

27 October 2025 - Older people receiving care in home or community settings may need to make contributions towards the cost of their care. This takes into account how much they can afford to pay, based on their means test.

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.

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.

11 June 2025 - Providers must ensure that only qualified practitioners (QPs) deliver/supervise services to program clients. Providers must keep QP information in the Hearing Services Online portal (portal) up-to-date.

2 June 2025 - Free vaccinations are available for children aged 0 to 4 years to protect them against serious diseases.

4 November 2025 - The Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP) is a specialised aged care program. Information about the program will help you decide if you should consider accessing aged care services under the MPSP.

1 July 2025 - We support access to high quality diagnostic imaging services through Medicare. Learn about how we provide subsidies and ensure diagnostic imaging equipment is up to date.