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27 August 2025 - A key change under the new Aged Care Act is that you are empowered to make your own decisions. But if you want or need help making decisions, you can choose someone you trust to support you.

9 October 2025 - The Australian Government has announced the appointment of two new Deputy Commissioners to champion rural perspectives in nursing, allied health and First Nations healthcare.

20 May 2025 - The Roadmap Implementation Governance Group oversees the implementation of the national roadmap for improving the health of people with intellectual disability.

6 June 2023 - A list of organisations, websites and services for emergency health management.

6 June 2025 - The AHECS protects allied health professionals (including midwives) against personal liability for claims against them that exceed their indemnity cover.

14 December 2023 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to smoking, vaping and tobacco.

3 November 2023 - The ELDAC website provides information, guidance, and resources to health professionals and aged care workers to support palliative care and advance care planning.

16 July 2025 - The Privacy Impact Assessment Register records details of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) conducted by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing since 1 July 2018.

16 September 2025 - This resource is to support GP understanding of their role across the National Lung Cancer Screening Program screening and assessment pathway.

25 November 2024 - Parliament passed the Aged Care Bill on 25 November which means that after Royal Assent the new Aged Care Act will start from 1 July 2025.