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16 March 2025 - Our compliance program helps to ensure all Medicare claims are correct and legitimate. This helps keep our healthcare system sustainable and ensures we remain accountable to Australian taxpayers for payments we make under Medicare.

9 July 2025 - The National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034 (the Action Plan) is Australia’s national dementia policy framework. It aims to improve the lives and care of people living with dementia, their carers and families over the next 10 years.

20 May 2025 - The National Incident Centre (NIC) coordinates national responses to health emergencies, significant events and emerging threats, where there is an impact on human health or health systems.

12 March 2025 - Early testing means that if you have COVID-19, you can take action to manage its impacts on your health and avoid spreading the disease. Find out when and how to test of COVID-19.

5 June 2025 - Read the latest news on Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) activities.

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

10 October 2024 - The CHSP provides entry-level support for older people who need some help to stay at home. Service providers work with them to maintain their independence. Support can include help with daily tasks, home modifications, transport, social support and nursing care.

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.

16 April 2025 - Influenza in kids can be serious. The influenza vaccine is safe, effective and free for children aged 6 months to under 5 years.

4 August 2025 - This collection contains all our physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines for each age group.