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11 May 2026 - The Other Medical Practitioner Extension Program (OMPEP) provides access to higher Medicare rebates for eligible medical practitioners without specialist registration in General Practice who deliver services in approved locations and who meet strict eligibility requirements.

14 August 2023 - The National Immunisation Program provides free vaccines to eligible people to help reduce diseases that can be prevented by vaccination.

9 December 2024 - Allied health care represents the second-largest clinical workforce in Australia, after nursing and midwifery. Find out about allied health professions, how allied health services work in Australia, and how we support this key sector of our health workforce

16 April 2026 - Find out how vapes can affect you and get support to help you cut back or quit.

11 April 2025 - Allied health care is provided by university qualified allied health professionals. They use evidence-based practices to prevent, diagnose and treat various conditions and illnesses.

21 November 2022 - Dentists and dental practitioners make up about 3% of the health workforce, looking after dental needs across Australia. Find out how we regulate and support this important sector of our health workforce.

11 May 2026 - The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is a research fund set up by the Australian Government in 2015. In March 2026, it grew to $25.4 billion. The net interest from the fund pays for important health and medical research projects.

3 November 2025 - Use protection and book an STI test today.

31 January 2025 - Information for health professionals about breast screening for First Nations women.

11 June 2025 - Nurses and midwives make up the largest sector in the health workforce, with around 450,000 registered practitioners. Find out more about regulation, registration and workforce growth in Australia.