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A new chapter for aged care from 1 November 2025 – Webinar
Resources › Webinars10 November 2025 - This webinar supported aged care providers to manage the transition to the new Aged Care Act, Support at Home program, new regulatory model and strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
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Australians can ‘Ask 1800MEDICARE’ as new campaign promotes free 24/7 expert health advice
News and media1 June 2026 - The Australian Government has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of 1800MEDICARE, a free, 24/7 phone service, website and mobile app offering expert health advice from a registered nurse for non-emergencies.
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Closing the gap with bowel cancer screening
Our work › National Bowel Cancer Screening Program › Bowel screening for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people19 September 2022 - Participating health professionals can now give bowel screening kits directly to their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. This is in addition to the standard mail out model.
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Choice and Control (Auslan version)
Resources › Videos1 September 2025 - Under the new Aged Care Act, it will be it easier for you to make your own choices, control your care and get the information you need to do this.
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Free mental health and wellbeing support available for anyone in Australia
News and media8 October 2025 - If you or someone you know needs help, crisis support services are available 24/7. Medicare Mental Health offers free, confidential mental health and wellbeing support for anyone in Australia. Services can be accessed in-person, over the phone or online, without an appointment or referral.
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About suicide prevention
Topics › Mental health and suicide prevention17 March 2021 - Suicide is a tragedy. It deeply affects friends, families and communities. But with the right support, it is preventable. Find out what we’re doing to prevent suicide and support Australians affected by suicide.
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Volunteer visitor stories – Anne and Marlene
Resources › Videos15 January 2026 - Anne visits Marlene each week as an aged care volunteer visitor. Sharing and learning about each other’s different cultures and backgrounds has enriched their lives.
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New report centres voices of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
News and media28 January 2026 - Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Andrea Kelly has released a report to Government, recommending a series of critical reforms to improve aged care for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Program of Assistance for Survivors of Torture and Trauma
Our work2 June 2023 - This program gives specialised support to people who survived trauma and torture before coming to live in Australia. Find out who is eligible, how the program works and how to access it.
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Support at Home participant contributions
Our work › Support at Home program › Charging for Support at Home services25 May 2026 - Most Support at Home participants will need to contribute to the cost of independence and everyday living services. This contribution will depend on their individual circumstances. They will not contribute to the cost of clinical supports, such as nursing care.