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5 September 2023 - This Saturday, 9 September 2023, is international Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. Every year at 9:09am on the 9th day of the 9th month, we pause to recognise how important it is being alcohol free for the 9 months of a pregnancy.

24 January 2025 - This fact sheet provides an overview on changes to price caps on services under the Support at Home program for older people, families and carers.

6 September 2024 - This webinar is for older Australians, their families and carers, and the aged care sector. It provides an update on the feedback we received on a new program for in-home aged care discussion paper. The webinar outlines the next steps for the reforms.

17 September 2025 - This video explains how older people make decisions about their care plans, have their preferences respected, and should feel safe and comfortable where they live.

8 August 2025 - Kevin is passionate about engaging male volunteers to create a positive environment for the social connection and wellbeing of older men in aged care.

24 October 2022 - To prevent harm from alcohol to their unborn child, women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should not drink alcohol. For women who are breastfeeding, not drinking alcohol is safest for their baby. Even a small amount of alcohol can harm a baby's development and may have lifelong effects.

5 June 2025 - Read the latest news on the National Cervical Screening Program.

20 May 2025 - This working group developed the Industry Guide to Voluntary Serving Size Reduction (the Guide) to provide guidance and support to the food industry to promote and supply healthier serving sizes. This is part of the Healthy Food Partnership.

16 September 2021 - This report offers an independent review of the public health response to CJD and the Australian Human Pituitary Hormone Program (AHPHP). It evaluates the Australian National Creutzfeldt–Jakob Disease Registry, the CJD Support Group Network and the ongoing support needs of AHPHP participants.

30 July 2025 - The National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (NDIS Act) is the law that sets out how the NDIS works. Section 46 states NDIS funds must be spent on NDIS supports and in line with a participant's plan. The NDIA must make a decision under section 44 about any risks that section 46.