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4 June 2025 - The number of people living with dementia in aged care is growing. Read about dementia and find resources to help you care for people living with it.

21 February 2025 - Sometimes health care can’t wait. Find out how we support after-hours care through GPs and helplines.

12 November 2025 - It's important to think about what you want when it comes to preparing your end-of-life care. Find out how to plan your palliative care and how to find a a palliative care provider to suit your needs.

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

6 June 2025 - This initiative gives general practitioners (GPs) an opportunity to self-assess their pathology referral process using data relevant to them. It supports quality use of pathology requests, or other alternatives if they are a better choice.

18 December 2025 - Residents in permanent care may have to make an accommodation payment or contribution. Aged care providers must work out the correct amount of payment or contribution to charge based on the agreed room price, Services Australia advice and the payment method a resident chooses.

6 September 2024 - Jacquelin is a Team Leader at Wesley Mission and shares the organisation’s strategy to support aged care volunteers dealing with grief and loss.

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.

16 April 2026 - This webinar is for people working in aged care and design. Learn about enabling environments and how to assess an environment.

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.