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6 May 2021 - Being active is important to good health and wellbeing at any age. Read about what we mean by physical activity and sedentary behaviour, how active Australians are, and why everyone should be active every day to stay healthy.

10 January 2024 - There is no safe smoking option – tobacco is always harmful. Light, low-tar and filtered cigarettes aren’t any safer – people usually smoke them more deeply or smoke more of them. The only way to reduce harm is to quit smoking.

29 July 2024 - Donating organs and tissue can transform lives. Learn about organ and tissue donation in Australia, why it’s important, how to register your decision on being a donor and where to get more information.

24 December 2025 - The Review of Auslan interpreting service use in primary care recommends ways to improve primary care provider’s Deaf awareness and ability to work with Auslan interpreters. The report included associated resources for primary care providers.

5 December 2025 - This flowchart shows the process for applying for approval to establish a new pharmacy or relocate an approved pharmacy.

23 June 2025 - The Australian Brain Cancer Mission Expert Advisory Panel (EAP) advised the government on the research priorities for this Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Mission.

3 June 2025 - The Newborn Bloodspot Screening National Policy Framework guides the national policies needed to support the ongoing success of newborn bloodspot screening in Australia.

5 August 2025 - People aged 45 to 74 can screen for bowel cancer using a free, simple test that is done at home. Screening to detect the early signs of bowel cancer saves lives.

31 May 2022 - Hear Doctor Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, talk about chronic illness.

9 July 2025 - This webinar provided information to older people, their families and carers, and the aged care sector on the proposed foundations of the new Aged Care Act. Consultation on these proposed elements ran from August to September 2023.