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22 January 2025 - Welcome to the Department of Health and Aged Care’s Yaradhang building which was named following staff consultation. Yaradhang means eucalyptus in Ngunawal language. As eucalyptus is a plant known for health purposes, the building name has a strong connection to the purpose of the department.

20 April 2023 - This video shows just how easy it is to collect your own sample for a Cervical Screening Test.

4 September 2026 - A poster for bulk billing practices to let patients know that, from 1 July 2026, they will be asked for consent before the practice bills Medicare directly for their appointment.

22 March 2026 - This update provides a summary of the system changes for My Aged Care systems delivered from 23 March 2026.

21 September 2026 - The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is one of Australia’s most important social programs. The NDIS needs to be protected for people with permanent and significant disability and for future generations who will rely on it.

29 July 2026 - If you are aged 45 to 74, you can screen with the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Find out if you should do the free test and what to do if you’re not eligible or screening with the program is not right for you.

24 April 2026 - This poster outlines the rights and responsibilities of Hearing Services Program clients. Hearing services providers should display this poster in the waiting area of each site.

26 May 2026 - Many women experience symptoms for a number of years before reaching menopause.

9 April 2026 - Statement of Expectations (SOE) give greater clarity about the government's expectations and priorities about how the regulator will fulfil its statutory responsibilities. The responsible minister issues the SOE.

28 August 2025 - An overview of the AGPT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Salary Support Program for 2024 is available for download.