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23 December 2024 - We work closely with First Nations organisations and stakeholders to ensure aged care services meet the individual needs of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

17 December 2024 - We have strategies, plans, programs and research to help prevent suicide in Australia, and reduce its impact. Read about what guides our work, the initiatives we fund and who we work with to address suicide in Australia.

2 June 2023 - The National Suicide and Self-Harm Monitoring System collects information on suicide, intentional self-harm and suicidal behaviour in Australia. It helps us develop tailored services, programs and policies to better support people and prevent suicide and self-harm.

10 June 2025 - In this video, Assistant Secretary Robert Day from the Department of Health and Aged Care’s Harmonisation and Regulatory Strategy Branch, provides guidance about the provider registration preview. The preview is part of the deeming process of aged care providers under the new Aged Care Act.

18 June 2025 - These social media tiles can be used by general practices to help communicate with their patients about the COVID-19 vaccination program.

2 May 2023 - Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine, answers the top three questions you've been asking on our social accounts around mental health.

29 April 2024 - This fact sheet is a summary of some of the workforce initiatives available to support aged care providers.

4 March 2024 - This strategy identifies practical actions to build a sustainable, highly trained medical workforce that meets the current and emerging health needs of Australians.

16 April 2025 - Learn about the tribunal’s role in determining how much pharmacists are paid for dispensing medicines.

6 June 2025 - The Stoma Appliance Scheme fully subsidises stoma products for members of stoma associations. Products must be assessed by the Stoma Product Assessment Panel before listing on the Scheme Schedule.