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21 October 2025 - The Prescribed List of Medical Devices and Human Tissue Products specifies the benefits health insurers must pay for specific medical devices or human tissue products. Find out what it includes, how to apply, when we update the list, and the legislation that underpins it.

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.

10 July 2025 - We are raising the quality of aged care in Australia by building a skilled, valued and supported workforce. Strengthening the aged care workforce is essential to providing older people with the high-quality care they deserve. We all have a role to play – let’s change aged care together.

16 September 2025 - The care finder program provides support for vulnerable older people to interact with My Aged Care, access aged care services and access other relevant supports in the community.

4 August 2025 - Outcome notes from the Clinical Implementation Reference Group (CIRG).

16 January 2026 - This collection contains guidance on submitting an application to have a device included on the Prescribed List.

7 October 2025 - The RPGP helps cover the cost of professional development for procedural general practitioners (GPs) who work in rural and remote areas. This ensures people who live in rural and remote areas have access to highly qualified health professionals.

16 October 2025 - The National Cervical Screening Program reduces illness and death from cervical cancer. Women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 74 years of age are invited to have a Cervical Screening Test every 5 years through their healthcare provider.

1 November 2022 - Launch of Australia’s first standard for care of stillbirth.

12 November 2025 - Healthcare providers play an important role in the delivery and success of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP). Find out more about support for healthcare providers, the new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items, associated reporting requirements and how to get involved.