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7 September 2022 - We invite the public to get involved in health technology assessment (HTA) processes. We welcome input from patients, carers, members of the public, health professionals or members of a consumer interest group.

7 October 2024 - The Care Sector Demand Map shows the locations, size and types of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and aged care services across Australia. This helps care providers to plan for future growth of services, ensuring Australians can access disability and aged care wherever they live.

20 March 2025 - The strategy leads our work to use data and digital systems to streamline work for aged care providers. It will improve aged care for older people, while protecting their privacy.

19 November 2024 - Read the transcript from Minister Butler's press conference on the COVID-19 Response Inquiry findings.

30 July 2025 - Amanda’s story shows why a new National Autism Strategy is needed to help improve education outcomes for Autistic people. It also shares the importance of Autistic people helping to shape the Strategy.

16 June 2025 - This resource document supports the Primary Health Networks (PHNs) – Planning in a commissioning environment guide. It identifies some resources that may be useful to PHNs in addressing any issues they might face in a commissioning environment.

24 February 2022 - Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine, answers the top three questions you've been asking on our social accounts around mental health.

22 April 2026 - This fact sheet helps staff and practitioners in general practices and Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs) support patients who need help registering for MyMedicare.

15 May 2024 - Australia's health ministers have agreed that state and territory newborn bloodspot screening programs will screen for more conditions.

29 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.