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4 June 2025 - The National Medical Stockpile is a strategic reserve of drugs, vaccines, antidotes and personal protective equipment for use in national health emergencies. We purchase and stockpile these items so Australia is more self-sufficient during an emergency and able to meet high levels of demand.

23 June 2025 - The Scope of Practice Review was an independent review led by Professor Mark Cormack. It examined the barriers and opportunities health practitioners face working to their full scope of practice in primary care.

4 February 2026 - Residential aged care is for older people who can no longer live independently at home. We fund residential aged care to make it more affordable and accessible. Learn how government-funded residential aged care works.

16 July 2026 - The Australian Government pays a subsidy and supplements to registered providers on behalf of older people accessing residential respite care.

4 February 2026 - Associate Professor Geoff Argus is the Deputy National Rural Health Commissioner – Allied Health

22 June 2026 - COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease. Symptoms range from mild to severe. Most people recover within a few days. Some people stay unwell far longer with long COVID. Getting vaccinated is the best protection.

12 March 2026 - The Hearing Services Program publicly consulted on draft updates to the schedule of service items and fees. Results and key themes are summarised.

1 May 2026 - The Doctor Stream promotes careers in rural medicine by giving doctors financial incentives to practise in regional, rural and remote communities.

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.

6 June 2025 - The Better Access initiative was evaluated and the final report received in December 2022. The evaluation considered if Better Access improves outcomes and increases access to mental health care. It also considered how we can improve Better Access.