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23 March 2026 - Being active is essential for good mental and physical health and wellbeing. It reduces the risk of many diseases, including some cancers, and helps maintain a healthy weight. Read about how much activity adults with chronic conditions should aim for each day, and how to include it in your day.

19 July 2022 - A statement by Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly regarding the increase in cases of the new BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants of the COVID-19 Omicron strain.

17 June 2025 - This fact sheet outlines recent changes to Medicare-funded orthopaedic surgery services. These changes support best practice treatment and improve patient safety, and represent the Government’s response to recommendations made by the MBS Review Taskforce.

10 June 2025 - A fact sheet about career support available for nurses working in aged care.

26 May 2026 - Partners, family and friends play an important role in supporting their loved one through the menopause transition.  

14 October 2025 - The System Governor, Commissioner and Complaints Commissioner can charge fees for some services under the Act. They can’t charge for services provided directly to older people or their families.

29 February 2024 - This presentation aims to help you understand what is health technology. It discusses the assessment process of different health technologies for them to become funded by the Australian Government, and how you can provide feedback for medicines, medical services and products.

28 July 2023 - Hear from Dr Lucas de Toca talk about whether men are more susceptible to certain illnesses or conditions compared to women, and when men should start regular health checks and screening tests.

7 July 2022 - Recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) on the COVID-19 vaccine winter dose.

24 December 2025 - The Review of Auslan interpreting service use in primary care recommends ways to improve primary care provider’s Deaf awareness and ability to work with Auslan interpreters. The report included associated resources for primary care providers.