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7 November 2025 - The Australian Government pays providers a subsidy for giving residential respite care.

21 October 2025 - We work with stakeholders to create a strong and fit-for-purpose Prescribed List. Read more about our reforms, post-listing reviews and stakeholder consultations.

13 November 2025 - The Health Ministers Meeting (HMM) works to progress health issues of national importance which require cross-border collaboration. It is made up of the health ministers of each state and territory government, along with the Australian Government Minister for Health and Aged Care.

14 October 2025 - We recognise that most non-compliance is accidental, and we work with providers to resolve issues and promote good compliance practices. Find out more about our current activities.

13 September 2024 - Service coordinators who provide DSOA Program services (including through subcontracted arrangements) must deliver services in a way that meets client needs and program and regulatory requirements.

21 August 2024 - The Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Review examined Australia’s current HTA system, including its policy and methods. It worked with stakeholders to identify features that are working effectively and those that are acting as barriers to access.

31 October 2025 - The Australian Government reduces the subsidy paid to residential aged care providers in certain cases. Providers won’t receive the total subsidy if an aged care resident pays some types of means tested fees.

27 November 2025 - Residential aged care providers who support younger residents under the age of 65 years can help them to find alternative home and living options.

30 July 2025 - The Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) program helps people and families who have problems with breaking down protein in their food. They need a special diet, and the IEM program helps them pay for their specialised food.