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8 October 2025 - The Aged Care Rules 2025 provide further detail and explanation of how the Aged Care Act 2024 will work. This fact sheet provides a summary of changes to the Rules since the release of the Exposure Draft on 31 July 2025.

6 June 2023 - A list of contacts related to diagnostic imaging.

11 November 2024 - This statement sets out the main changes to the Bill for the new Aged Care Act since the exposure draft and foundations consultations.

11 April 2022 - Annual vaccination is the most important measure to prevent influenza and its complications. The influenza vaccine is recommended for all individuals aged 6 months and over.

20 January 2026 - As a graduate, you will work towards bettering the health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations. You will help to develop evidence-based policies and programs that shape the future of our nation’s health and aged care systems.

21 December 2023 - If you’re pregnant, the safest option is to not smoke or vape at all. The chemicals in tobacco smoke and e-cigarette vapour affect an unborn baby's development and may have lifelong effects. Find out what the risks are and who you can contact for help and support to quit.

10 June 2025 - Describes the steps to report a COVID-19 outbreak or exposure in residential aged care.

8 January 2026 - Electronic prescribing is available for use across Australia. It is a secure, and convenient, alternative to paper prescriptions which supports safer access to medicines.

21 January 2026 - The Health, Disability and Ageing portfolio includes agencies and statutory office holders. These agencies help us deliver the Australian Government’s health policies and programs.

8 January 2026 - Outbreaks of measles continue in many countries.  Australians travelling overseas may be at risk of infection with measles.  This includes travellers to popular tourist destinations; for example, periodic outbreaks of measles continue to be reported in Indonesia, including Bali.