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1 January 2026 - For First Nations people in rural and remote areas, a medical test can mean travelling long distances to the nearest laboratory. Transport can be a challenge, and it can take weeks for results—delaying treatment and increasing the risk of complications. Point of care testing may turn this around.

31 October 2025 - The IAT Offline Form is to be used by assessment organisations. This form is provided as an alternative way to record assessment outcomes when IT is not available or appropriate for client engagement, and as a tool to support training.

6 June 2025 - We are investing $1.995 million from 2022–2026 to make interpreting services available to eligible allied health services. This funding will improve access to allied health services.

7 April 2025 - You can register in MyMedicare by using your Medicare Online Account or Express Plus Medicare Mobile app, or by filling in a form the next time you visit your general practice.

30 July 2025 - The National Carer Strategy 2024-2034 sets out a national agenda to support and improve the lives of Australia’s unpaid carers.

27 November 2025 - Read progress on recommendation 7.20 of the Disability Royal Commission.

22 December 2025 - An overview of the National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034, including a summary and 8 high-level actions.

27 November 2025 - Read progress on recommendation 7.13 of the Disability Royal Commission.

18 December 2024 - Even light or social smoking can negatively affect your health. Learn more about the risks of smoking occasionally.

3 November 2023 - Visit the FARE website to find out what they're doing to influence government policy on alcohol. Learn about the alcohol-focused research they support and browse their other resources about alcohol.