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25 August 2023 - The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) agreed at its meeting on 16 August 2023 to rescind the current Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) National Guidelines for Cruising in Australia (the CDNA Guidelines). The CDNA Guidelines will be rescinded as of 25 August 2023.

3 November 2025 - This fact sheet for older people outlines how prices will be set and consumer protections under Support at Home to ensure prices are reasonable and transparent.

29 October 2025 - At least one registered nurse (RN) must be onsite and on duty at all times at each approved residential care home. This is called the 24/7 RN requirement.

31 October 2025 - Read our latest news items related to ear health.

31 October 2025 - Various organisations work together to manage and monitor the Support at Home program. They ensure registered providers meet their legal responsibilities and deliver safe, person-centred services.

1 July 2025 - The Australian Government is investing $12 million for the development of locally made medical devices and medicines for people with cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

5 November 2025 - Providers can cease delivering services to a participant under certain circumstances, but you must ensure continuity of care. Find out under what circumstances you can cease services and what you need to do.

4 January 2023 - Some Australians suffer from the symptoms of a chronic debilitating illness, which many associate with a tick bite. We describe this group as having Debilitating Symptom Complexes Attributed to Ticks (DSCATT).

30 July 2025 - The Information Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) program funds community projects for people with disability, their carers and families.

7 May 2025 - This poster provides information about tools and support to quit smoking and vaping.