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30 May 2025 - Chronic conditions are the leading cause of illness, disability and death in Australia. Common chronic conditions include cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Find out what we’re doing to prevent and manage chronic conditions in Australia.

30 May 2025 - Genetics and genomics have the potential to reshape how we prevent, diagnose, treat and monitor illness. Find out what we’re doing to develop strategies and policies to both safeguard public health and improve the health of all Australians through gene technologies.

26 July 2024 - The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) supports a range of research initiatives to improve the health of Australians. Discover the details of the initiatives we’re funding.

18 January 2026 - The Support at Home program delivers government-funded aged care services to help older people to stay at home for longer. On 1 November 2025, it replaced the Home Care Packages Program and Short-Term Restorative Care Programme. Learn how the new program works.

11 December 2023 - Christmas, summer and the festive season is a time many of us spend with our family and friends. Make sure you know the basics and protect yourself, family and friends from COVID-19.

18 June 2021 - Keeping yourself and your baby healthy during pregnancy starts with 3 steps: eat well, stay active and ask for support.

28 March 2022 - A Budget 2022–23 fact sheet.

14 November 2025 - Read the Australian Government's response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report on access to diagnosis and treatment for tick-borne diseases in Australia.

29 January 2026 - Vaping is harmful to your physical and mental health.

16 January 2026 - Almost half of all Australian adults will face mental ill-health during their lives. Suicide was the main cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 49 years in 2019. Find out what we're doing to support people with mental ill-health and reduce suicide in Australia.