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21 October 2024 - Allied health includes a broad range of health professionals who can treat conditions and illnesses. Learn more about what allied health care is, where you can access it and how much it costs.

20 March 2025 - Australian Government response to the Halton review into COVID-19 vaccine and treatment procurement.

28 March 2025 - Medicare UCCs provide urgent health care in a GP setting, so you don’t have to wait at your local emergency department.

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.

13 August 2025 - Read the latest news on residential aged care.

12 December 2025 - The Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC) acknowledges the current increase in respiratory disease activity across Australia.

3 October 2023 - Accelerated Research has been consolidated into the Emerging Priorities and Consumer-Driven Research initiative under the MRFF 10-year Investment Plan. This initiative supported researchers working to develop new treatments and cures for debilitating conditions, in areas of identified unmet need.

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.

28 January 2026 - Professor Henry Brodaty AO has been announced as the 2026 Senior Australian of the Year.

12 September 2025 - Learn about the amounts that doctors can receive under the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) - Doctor Stream and what factors affect them, including leave periods.