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2 July 2025 - This poster gives examples of care that can be provided on the same day at a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic and can be edited to include the name of your local UCC.

20 December 2023 - A summary of findings from consultations undertaken from April to June 2023. The report builds on a previous 2021 consultation to inform the Government’s approach to deliver additional alcohol and other drug treatment services across the four longest running former Cashless Debit Card trial sites.

11 April 2025 - Find out how we define and monitor cases of STEC, and where you can learn more about this disease.

30 April 2025 - The health data we hold is valuable to us, private health insurers and researchers. Learn about the data we have on hospitals, communicable diseases, Medicare and more.

20 March 2025 - Read the summary and recommendations of the Halton review examing the procurement and supply arrangements for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.

9 July 2022 - From 11 July 2022, more Australians at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19 will be able to access oral antiviral treatments following new recommendations from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee.

8 January 2026 - Electronic prescribing is available for use across Australia. It is a secure, and convenient, alternative to paper prescriptions which supports safer access to medicines.

29 January 2026 - For First Nations people in rural and remote areas, a medical test can mean travelling long distances to the nearest laboratory. Transport can be a challenge, and it can take weeks for results—delaying treatment and increasing the risk of complications. Point of care testing may turn this around.

4 February 2026 - Health services and mental health support is available for communities affected by natural disasters, such as bushfires, flooding and storms. Find out where you can get help.

3 October 2025 - This List of Medicines for Brand Consideration (LMBC) includes medicines prescribers should consider prescribing by brand in addition to active ingredient, if clinically needed to treat their patient.