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4 August 2025 - A collection of fact sheets from the 2020–21 Budget.

6 June 2025 - The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety identified several areas that impact aged care residents and our health system. Learn about how we’re funding to Primary Health Networks (PHNs) to improve these areas.

15 September 2025 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to health data and medical research.

30 January 2026 - The strengthened Quality Standards are more measurable, detailed and reflect the expected quality of aged care. They use clear language, remove duplication, align with wording used in the new Aged Care Act and reflect the new Statement of Rights.

4 August 2025 - This set of 2019–20 Health Portfolio Budget fact sheets contain information related to ageing and aged care.

10 September 2026 - Education and support are available to aged care providers and their staff to help them build their skills and ability to supply nutritious, appetising food and positive dining experiences to aged care recipients.

14 August 2026 - The Australian Government pays registered providers to deliver aged care. We do this through subsidies and supplements, capital grants and other program grant funding.

11 March 2026 - This webinar was for older people and their families and carers. It showed views what to look for when choosing an aged care home and how to identify high quality environments that support independence and wellbeing.

3 August 2026 - The Australian Government is committed to eliminating the inappropriate use of restrictive practices in aged care. Restrictive practices must only be used as a last resort to prevent harm to the older person or others.

6 October 2026 - An aged care needs assessment informs a person’s classification level for Support at Home ongoing services and Commonwealth Home Support Program care support.