Filter results
Type
Audience
Last updated
Topics
-
Health Technology Assessment reforms and reviews
Topics › Health technologies and digital health › Health technology assessments23 April 2026 - We regularly review health technology assessment (HTA) processes to make them more efficient and consistent.
-
Resources and training available for the new Aged Care Act
News and media6 June 2025 - The new Aged Care Act starts from 1 July 2025. It will place the rights of older people at the centre of the aged care system.
-
$136 million for clinical trials to address rare or unmet health needs, prevent disease and improve care
News and media6 October 2026 - Read about the latest Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunity.
-
Marketing infant formula in Australia
Topics › Pregnancy, birth and baby › How we support breastfeeding and infant nutrition11 May 2026 - We are exploring options to implement mandatory controls on the marketing of infant formula in Australia.
-
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) for aged care service providers and older people in aged care
Our work3 November 2025 - The Australian Government funds aged care providers’ access to interpreting services through TIS National. Providers can use TIS National to help people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds access and navigate the aged care system. It is available all year round at no cost to them.
-
Diversity and inclusion
Topics › About the department › Work with us › What we offer2 March 2026 - The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is an inclusive workplace where we acknowledge and respect diversity.
-
Review of direct referrals from allied health and other primary care providers to non-GP specialists
Our work7 October 2026 - Learn about how the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Advisory Committee (MRAC) is reviewing direct referrals from allied health and other primary care providers to non-GP specialists.
-
Recommendation 6.33 – Develop specialised health and mental health services for people with cognitive disability
Disability Royal Commission Progress Report 2025 › Volume 6 – Enabling autonomy and access27 November 2025 - Read progress on recommendation 6.33 of the Disability Royal Commission.
-
Advancing medical research through international partnerships
News and media30 September 2025 - International collaboration enables Australia’s health and medical researchers to partner with their global counterparts to tackle shared health challenges. Professor Lucy Chappell reflects on the power of international collaboration, shared challenges, and the exciting future of medical research.
-
Gardener
Topics › Aged care › Providing aged care services › Associated providers7 January 2026 - This example outlines how an aged care worker is considered under the Aged Care Act 2024.