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2 March 2026 - Residential aged care providers must provide residents with a minimum number of minutes of care per day, and have at least one registered nurse (RN) onsite and on duty at all times at each residential facility.

27 May 2025 - Read the latest news and departmental media releases on aged care for the health sector.

21 May 2025 - We are putting practical measures in place to address challenges in our healthcare system and build a stronger Medicare for future generations. These measures aim to improve primary care for all Australians with a focus on 4 priority areas.

25 May 2026 - We fund programs that develop the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce. This improves access to culturally safe and appropriate health care.

4 February 2026 - Associate Professor Geoff Argus is the Deputy National Rural Health Commissioner – Allied Health

5 June 2025 - Read the latest news on the new Aged Care Act.

13 February 2026 - These resources explain the QI Program and why we collect information on quality indicators. They aim to help providers and commercial benchmarking organisations collect, submit and monitor QI Program data.

3 November 2025 - We have introduced a new aged care regulatory model as part of the new Aged Care Act. The model changes the way the sector operates and improve outcomes for older people.

26 May 2026 - Information and resources to help create a supportive work environment for people going through the menopause transition.

6 June 2023 - A list of organisations, websites and services that offer support, counselling and information about cancer.