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18 November 2024 - Where to find reports on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, how we collect and use standard sets of data to help us track progress towards Closing the Gap health targets, and how Indigenous health services can sign up for newsletters alerting them to changes in reporting processes.

30 September 2025 - The Australian Government is funding another award wage increase for aged care workers and nurses.

9 July 2025 - This webinar provided information to older people, their families and carers, and the aged care sector on the proposed foundations of the new Aged Care Act. Consultation on these proposed elements ran from August to September 2023.

12 September 2025 - This Budget 2024–25 fact sheet outlines the reforms to the pathology fees application charging arrangements.

5 November 2025 - You must take several steps before you can provide Support at Home services. These include becoming a registered provider, understanding your responsibilities, setting up online services and accepting referrals.

3 June 2025 - This fact sheet is for current prescribers (treating physicians) with patients requiring treatment for Fabry disease. It explains how a treatment for this condition, migalastat (Galafold®), will be transitioning from the Life Saving Drugs Program to the PBS.

5 January 2022 - The Department of Health was recently reaccredited as a breastfeeding friendly workplace (BFW). We are proud to support our staff by providing conditions and facilities for breastfeeding.

12 November 2025 - This video series showcases the innovative local activities undertaken by Primary Health Networks through the Greater Choice for At Home Palliative Care Program.

20 March 2025 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to mental health and suicide prevention.

13 February 2026 - Almost half of all Australian adults will face mental ill-health at some point in their lives. Making sure people can access care when they need it is critical. Find out how we’re building a strong mental health system for Australia.