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18 May 2026 - Learn how aged care fees and contributions are calculated for residents on the 1 November 2025 arrangements. The scenarios on this page show how the means assessment works and how Services Australia calculates what a resident may pay based on their income and assets.

11 June 2026 - The Consumer Medicines Line (1300 Medicines) will close on 30 July 2026. Find out where to get medicines advice and how to report medication side effects.

19 March 2024 - We work with agencies and committees to advise the Australian Government on Medicare policy and subsidies. We support patients and healthcare providers through various programs and initiatives. We protect the system’s integrity through a strong compliance program.

5 March 2024 - Health professionals use pathology tests to help them diagnose disease. Specially trained staff perform these tests in laboratories. Learn about pathology tests, the cost of pathology services, who can provide pathology services and the laws and regulations that apply.

6 July 2026 - The Medical Research Commercialisation initiative will provide $450 million over 10 years from 2024–25 to support innovative early-stage health and medical research in Australia. It will help researchers transform ideas into life-saving medicines, devices and treatments to help future patients.

21 March 2025 - Learn about the MBS review process and the recommendations proposed by the MBS Review Taskforce.

8 August 2024 - Dr Sophie Davison is the Australian Government's Chief Psychiatrist.

6 June 2023 - A list of resources – including apps, reports and publications – about alcohol.

6 June 2023 - Read the latest news on cancer.

1 December 2025 - The CHSP provides grant funding to registered service providers to deliver entry-level services to help eligible older people remain living at home. From 1 November 2025, the CHSP comes under the Aged Care Act 2024 (the Act). Find out what services you can provide under the CHSP.