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18 April 2023 - Read news and media releases from the department and our ministers. Discover how to contact our media enquiries team.

15 August 2025 - This collection contains information about electronic National Residential Medication Chart (eNRMC) products. It includes specific information for residential aged care providers, prescribers, software vendors and pharmacists.

4 June 2025 - We have created an aged care reform roadmap to provide a timeline for key reform elements.

16 September 2022 - Access to medicines depends on the type of medicine. Some medicines are only available through pharmacies and hospitals, while others are available off the shelf in shops. We have measures in place to help ensure Australians can access the medicines they need, and manage shortages.

5 August 2025 - This collection contains laboratory case definition documents for the diagnosis of key diseases in Australia. The Public Health Laboratory Network (PHLN) created these definitions for laboratory staff to use when determining if one of these diseases is present in a sample.

11 April 2025 - Find out how we define and monitor cases of chlamydial infection, and where you can learn more about this disease.

30 July 2025 - Anyone can call the hotline to report abuse and neglect of people with disability in government-funded disability services. Call from 9 am to 7 pm, Monday to Friday. Not open on Australian national public holidays.

11 April 2025 - Find out how we define and monitor cases of meningococcal disease, how you can get vaccinated, and where you can learn more about this disease.

12 June 2025 - Our influenza (flu) surveillance program monitors influenza activity and severity in the community. Fortnightly reports during flu season help us keep track of this disease in Australia.

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.