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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.

28 October 2025 - Nurses and midwives are the largest clinical workforce in Australia, making up more than half of Australia’s health workforce.

23 June 2025 - We develop policies and run programs to support the nursing and midwifery workforce. The Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Division supports this work across the department.

6 June 2023 - A list of resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – about drugs.

14 April 2025 - Read about the eligibility requirements for medical deputising services wanting to participate in the Approved Medical Deputising Services (AMDS) program and how to apply.

30 January 2026 - The strengthened Quality Standards are more measurable, detailed and reflect the expected quality of aged care. They use clear language, remove duplication, align with wording used in the new Aged Care Act and reflect the new Statement of Rights.

17 June 2025 - The SEM trial jurisdiction-led Principles and Parameters document outlines the parameters underpinning the SEM trials and guides trial design and implementation. The parameters for the First Nations-led SEM trial may differ.

24 October 2025 - The National Rural Generalist Pathway is a dedicated medical training pathway to attract, retain and support rural generalist doctors.

12 March 2025 - Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself against COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are free for everyone in Australia who is recommended for a vaccine.

23 April 2026 - We are reviewing the comparative clinical and cost effectiveness of spinal fusion cages and plates on the Prescribed List (PL).