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25 April 2023 - If you take out private health insurance or increase your cover, you may have to wait for a while before you can claim costs. Waiting periods can vary for different services.

16 October 2025 - The National Cervical Screening Program reduces illness and death from cervical cancer. Women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 74 years of age are invited to have a Cervical Screening Test every 5 years through their healthcare provider.

7 November 2023 - The Kinghorn Cancer Centre is a state-of-the-art facility for cancer research and clinical care. It aims to translate medical research into new ways of diagnosing, treating and preventing cancer.

16 January 2026 - Older people have a formal voice to government on ageing and aged care through the members of the Aged Care Council of Elders.

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.

28 September 2023 - People with bipolar disorder are depressed for almost half their lives but there is no effective treatment. After searching drug profiles, psychiatrist Professor Michael Berk discovered the common high blood pressure drug candesartan could help. He is testing candesartan in a clinical trial.

12 March 2025 - Anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 can pass the virus onto others. Find out how to manage symptoms and protect those around you if you test positive for COVID-19.

30 May 2025 - Read our latest news items related to young people's health.

11 June 2025 - If an eligible claim is made against an eligible practitioner, they (or their representative or insurer) can apply for an ECS payment.

1 July 2025 - Information about measles vaccines, who it is recommended for, how and where to get vaccinated. If you're eligible, you can get the measles vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program.