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23 December 2025 - A resident can exit an aged care home at any time. There are also instances when you can ask them to leave. You may need to refund some fees when a resident exits.

18 December 2023 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to Medicare.

22 December 2025 - Learn about how the Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Advisory Committee (MRAC) is reviewing VIR MBS items.

4 June 2024 - The Clinician Researchers initiative will provide $200 million over 10 years from 2024–25 to support the next generation of talented Australian researchers. It will support health care professionals researching topics important to clinical care.

3 November 2023 - Dementia Support Australia helps health care professionals and family members supporting a person living with dementia. They provide a 24-hour helpline, specialised clinical support and advice for carers of people living with dementia when they experience changes in behaviour.

2 December 2025 - State and territory governments deliver newborn bloodspot screening programs. Learn more about the programs available in your state or territory.

17 November 2025 - At least one registered nurse (RN) must be onsite and on duty at all times at each approved residential care home. This is called the 24/7 RN requirement.

18 September 2025 - Find information, resources and tools to support clinical practice and delivery of immunisation services.

6 June 2025 - We are testing a new framework for the delivery of virtual nursing services in residential aged care.

4 June 2025 - On 9 December 2024, the Single Assessment System workforce replaced the previous aged care assessment workforces. This provides a single assessment pathway for older people to enter aged care and access different services as their needs change.