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10 October 2025 - Read the speech by the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO, at the Australasian Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference in Adelaide about his declaration of syphilis as a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance.

11 June 2025 - Watch this recording of the National Allied Health Virtual Research Forum held on 30 April 2024.

4 June 2025 - The higher accommodation supplement helps to pay for some of the costs of permanent resident accommodation. This higher rate applies to newly refurbished facilities. Find out whether you’re eligible and how to apply.

1 August 2025 - In this episode, the Rice n Mics crew discuss the many downsides of vaping including the dangerous chemicals they can contain, negative health impacts, financial cost and nicotine addiction. The crew also discuss finding the right support to quit.

3 October 2023 - The Australian Government has announced grant opportunities worth almost $311 million from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

11 June 2025 - The Cube Group and the Department evaluated the Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (PBB) service. Delivered by Healthdirect Australia, PBB is a national service providing support and information for expecting mothers and parents, families, and carers of children from birth to 5 years of age.

18 June 2025 - Immunisation is especially important for health care workers because they have a high risk of catching diseases from infected people. They can then easily pass them on to other people.

16 June 2025 - From 1 July 2022, the National Cervical Screening Program will allow all eligible screeners to collect their own Cervical Screening Test sample.

4 August 2025 - Find out how you can share important messages around social and emotional wellbeing.

11 June 2025 - A GP practice in Canowindra uses a community-based deliberate team-based care (DTBC) program. The model supports patient-centred care, shared across a team of health professionals. The DTBC program has reduced hospitalisations, improved access to care, and reduced treatment waiting times.