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16 October 2025 - Find out where to get your free vaccinations, what to expect at your appointment and information about possible side effects.

13 May 2024 - We are working to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals working in Australia's health system. This improves access to culturally safe treatment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

15 December 2020 - This public summary document outlines a Stoma Product Assessment Panel (SPAP) recommendation to delete 4 variants from the current listing of Omnigon BBraun Flexima Active 1-piece closed pouch with a convex baseplate from subgroup 1(c) of the Stoma Appliance Scheme Schedule.

18 June 2020 - The Australian Government, together with the National Heart Foundation, has announced a further $12 million for research to improve treatment of people, including children, suffering cardiovascular disease and stroke.

10 February 2025 - Everyone deserves to live well and maintain their health and independence into the future. Find out what we’re doing to help people in Australia age well.

7 December 2022 - Learn about the types of hospitals we have, who can use them, and how we fund them.

20 March 2025 - The MBS Review considered how MBS items could be better aligned with contemporary clinical evidence and practice, to improve health outcomes. The review ran from 2015 to 2020. The Australian Government has progressively considered and implemented the recommendations.

10 December 2025 - We are working to create digital solutions to improve the Medicare payment processes. This will increase transparency for patients and better ensure the integrity of Medicare. The commencement of new assignment of benefit processes for all Medicare bulk billed services is 1 July 2026.

11 December 2023 - Christmas, summer and the festive season is a time many of us spend with our family and friends. Make sure you know the basics and protect yourself, family and friends from COVID-19.

21 October 2025 - We work with stakeholders to create a strong and fit-for-purpose Prescribed List. Read more about our reforms, post-listing reviews and stakeholder consultations.