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19 March 2024 - We work with agencies and committees to advise the Australian Government on Medicare policy and subsidies. We support patients and healthcare providers through various programs and initiatives. We protect the system’s integrity through a strong compliance program.

2 February 2026 - Immunisation coverage is the percentage of children who have had all vaccines recommended for their age. The coverage rate for all children at five years is 93.17%. 91.54% of Australian one year olds and 89.57% of Australian two year olds are fully vaccinated.

31 October 2025 - COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are infectious, high risk respiratory diseases for older people. We are working with aged care providers and workers to prevent these diseases from spreading.

10 March 2026 - Find information and resources on how to engage patients with disability in cervical screening.

10 March 2023 - This fact sheet, produced for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, explains that the COVID-19 vaccine is now available to kids aged 5 to 11 years.

4 September 2025 - The National Immunisation Program (NIP) Schedule is a series of immunisations given at specific times throughout your life. The immunisations range from birth through to adulthood.

12 April 2022 - Health technologies include things like medicines, vaccines, medical devices and tests. Digital health innovations, such as electronic health records and electronic prescriptions, are increasingly used to improve healthcare service access, transparency and personalisation.

16 June 2025 - These reports list the percentage of people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by local government area (LGA).

29 April 2025 - Watch these videos to learn more about the schedule and tips for childhood immunisation.

23 October 2024 - Medicare subsidises a large number of health services and products. You can use your Medicare card to access medical services, hospital services for public patients, surgical services, prescription medicines, eye tests, pathology tests, imaging and scans.