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4 March 2024 - Diagnostic imaging – like X-rays and ultrasounds – helps healthcare workers diagnose, treat and monitor a large range of health conditions. Learn more about diagnostic imaging in Australia and how we regulate it.

17 September 2026 - We release annual reports on the financial performance of the Australian aged care sector. They include an analysis of residential aged care, Support at Home and the Commonwealth Home Support Program.

30 April 2024 - Getting vaccinated protects you, your family, elders and community from getting really sick with COVID-19.

20 April 2026 - Changes to legislation for the National Disability Insurance Scheme aim to make the NDIS fairer and more sustainable with clearer rules and better outcomes for participants.

18 December 2023 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to cancer.

27 April 2026 - We are working with older people and the aged care sector to improve the design of residential aged care accommodation.

31 October 2025 - A list of contacts related to ear health.

31 October 2025 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to ear health and hearing.

12 August 2025 - Contact to find out more about privacy within the department, or to make a privacy enquiry or complaint.

20 July 2026 - The HCEF is an intergovernmental forum for joint decision-making and strategic policy discussions that helps to efficiently deliver health services in Australia. It is made up of the health department chief executive officer from each state and territory and the Australian Government.