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30 January 2026 - The strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards are more measurable, detailed and comprehensive. The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety identified focus areas for improvement, including diversity, governance, food and nutrition, dementia and clinical care.

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

2 June 2025 - Information about the influenza vaccine, who it is recommended for, how and where to get vaccinated. If you are eligible, you can get the influenza vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program.

8 May 2024 - Within 10 seconds of your first puff, the toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke reach your brain, heart and other organs. Smoking harms almost every part of your body and increases your risk of many diseases. Smoking also affects how you look and feel, your finances and the people close to you.

11 June 2025 - What treating physicians need to do to prescribe Life Saving Drugs Program (LSDP) medicines, comply with program requirements, and make any required changes.

4 June 2025 - We support health professionals and public health units dealing with COVID-19 through clinical advice, surveillance case definitions, national guidelines and data and reporting.

14 October 2025 - Learn about the legislated treatment of parental leave as a Bonded Medical Program participant.

6 June 2025 - This framework sets out how our aged care system can meet the diverse needs of all older Australians. It includes action plans for government, aged care providers and consumers. It also provides resources to help providers meet the goals of the framework.

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

15 September 2025 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to health data and medical research.