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27 May 2026 - Private health insurance policies cover some of the costs of treatment in a private hospital. Insurance can also help cover 'extras' – other medical services such as dental, physiotherapy, optical and more. Find out how Health helps to improve the value of private health insurance for people.

12 November 2025 - Links to our participant and general public resources – including publications and videos – related to the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.

27 May 2025 - Read the latest news and departmental media releases on aged care.

6 June 2025 - Find resources to help you engage with patients and improve your understanding of the national screening program.

4 August 2025 - This page contains information and resources about the Aged Care Taskforce.

28 July 2026 - Adjunct Professor (Practice) Alison McMillan PSM, is the Commonwealth Chief Nurse.

9 June 2026 - You can now get free health information and advice anywhere in Australia, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling 1800MEDICARE (1800 633 422).

17 July 2026 - A list of resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – related to the Supporting Living Organ Donors Program.

14 May 2026 - The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) funds research around 4 key themes: patients, researchers, research missions and research translation.

22 December 2025 - Communicable diseases are diseases that can spread from person to person. Find out what we’re doing to prevent outbreaks and monitor these diseases in Australia.