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19 May 2025 - Contact us to find out more about freedom of information (FOI) within the department, or to make an FOI request.

6 June 2025 - We commissioned a consultation and independent evaluation of Star Ratings for residential aged care, to measure how it has improved quality of care and supported transparency and informed decision-making for older people, as well as gather feedback on how Star Ratings can be improved.

3 October 2023 - The full range of Equip Aged Care Learning Packages is now available for carers, nurses, personal care workers and allied health professionals.

13 July 2025 - The National Tuberculosis Advisory Committee (NTAC) is a subcommittee of the Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA). It provides advice on the prevention and control of tuberculosis in Australia.

5 September 2024 - This committee (formerly called the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee, or AHPPC) is the key decision-making committee for health emergencies. Australia's Chief Medical Officer chairs the AHPC, which includes all state and territory Chief Health Officers.

17 June 2025 - If you think you've incorrectly claimed a Medicare or practice incentive payment, you must let us know as soon as you can. You can do this by submitting a voluntary acknowledgement of incorrect payments form.

24 September 2020 - Cancer is common in Australia, but many cancers can be prevented or treated.

30 July 2025 - The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 6 June 2025. This document provides a record of the meeting.

11 February 2025 - Watch these videos to hear from other parents about their experiences with routine childhood immunisations.

2 June 2025 - Information about the whooping cough vaccine, who they are recommended for and possible side effects. If you're eligible, you can get the whooping cough vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program.