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5 January 2022 - The Department of Health was recently reaccredited as a breastfeeding friendly workplace (BFW). We are proud to support our staff by providing conditions and facilities for breastfeeding.

16 June 2025 - Medical practices can request a review of their area’s Distribution Priority Area (DPA) classification if exceptional circumstances apply. Find out about the process and what you need to do before requesting a review.

6 June 2024 - Aged care volunteer Val has been volunteering for close to 8 years, supporting residents with art and craft activities. She opens up about giving back to community and the enjoyment she gets from her role.

18 June 2025 - Information to help you deliver immunisation services to your patients, including the latest clinical updates and guidance on the National Immunisation Program.

16 August 2023 - Our committees and groups provide a way for people and organisations to help us develop policies and provide advice on specific aged care issues.

30 October 2025 - A small number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations are delivering culturally safe, trauma-aware aged care assessments. This is part of a pilot to better support Elders and older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access aged care services that meet their needs.

6 June 2025 - Two grant opportunities are now open for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme to address service gaps, ensuring services are available when and where they are needed most.

5 November 2025 - This collection contains reports from completed projects that were funded by the Quality Use of Pathology (QUP) Project Stream.

20 August 2025 - Darren is the chef manager at BaptistCare Orana aged care home. He shares the changes his team have made to improve the food, nutrition and dining experience for residents.

2 October 2025 - The National Best Practice Framework for Early Childhood Intervention provides nationally consistent guidance on best practice in early childhood intervention. This project is part of the Early Childhood Targeted Action Plan under Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031.