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29 January 2025 - Syphilis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) that can affect your whole body. It's serious and cases are on the rise in Australia.

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

13 March 2025 - Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect yourself and your children from serious disease.

31 October 2025 - Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) Class 1 provides funding to registered providers for people who enter residential aged care for the purpose of receiving planned palliative care.

12 August 2025 - Contact to find out more about privacy within the department, or to make a privacy enquiry or complaint.

20 December 2022 - Medicare pays for some or all of the costs of various medical services, including services delivered in public and private hospitals. It ensures all Australians have equitable access to health care when they need it, regardless of where they live or their ability to pay.

15 September 2025 - Learn where the money for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) comes from, how we manage the money, and how we distribute it for health and medical research.

20 May 2025 - The After Hours Review investigated the need for primary care after‐hours services, the current state of these services, and successful models. The final report provides options for immediate improvements and longer-term reform.

11 April 2025 - A flu vaccination during pregnancy protects you and your newborn for their first 6 months.

30 May 2025 - Read our latest news related to sexual health.