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5 March 2024 - We assess medicines for safety and quality and regulate how they are supplied. We work with state and territory governments and stakeholders to help ensure Australians have equal and affordable access to medicines when they need them.

27 March 2026 - We develop policy to solve problems and manage issues in health, disability and aged care. Our policies guide our initiatives and programs, which deliver activities and services.

18 December 2023 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to medicines.

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.

6 June 2023 - Read the latest news on cancer.

10 September 2025 - Use this tool to determine whether you are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.

4 August 2025 - A collection of fact sheets from the 2022–⁠23 Budget.

14 May 2026 - Find out about the people who lead us in our Executive team, including the experience they bring to Health, Disability and Aged Care.

31 August 2025 - People with specific medical risk conditions may require extra vaccines.

12 March 2025 - Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself against COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are free for everyone in Australia who is recommended for a vaccine.