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15 May 2026 - Find out the benefits of MyMedicare and learn how you can register as a patient.

26 March 2026 - We are accountable for payments made under Medicare programs. We support health practitioners to comply with Medicare requirements, with a focus on prevention and education. We review and audit health practitioners’ claims to make sure they are legitimate.

20 April 2026 - The HWT provides advice and recommendations to the Health Ministers’ Meeting (HMM) on priority workforce matters. The HWT develops and oversees implementation of a range of workforce strategies to meet current and future health needs of Australians.

31 October 2025 - The NSLP provides free sign language interpreting and captioning services for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing older people. Find out what services are covered and who can access them.

16 January 2026 - Almost half of all Australian adults will face mental ill-health during their lives. Suicide was the main cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 49 years in 2019. Find out what we're doing to support people with mental ill-health and reduce suicide in Australia.

19 March 2026 - The HCEF is an intergovernmental forum for joint decision-making and strategic policy discussions that helps to efficiently deliver health services in Australia. It is made up of the health department chief executive officer from each state and territory and the Australian Government.

1 June 2026 - Medicare Mental Health can help you find the care that is right for you. Whether that’s through the website, by phone, or face-to-face.

22 June 2026 - COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease. Symptoms range from mild to severe. Most people recover within a few days. Some people stay unwell far longer with long COVID. Getting vaccinated is the best protection.

28 October 2025 - The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive supports older people living in residential aged care. This will help them receive quality primary care services from their regular provider and practice.

28 April 2026 - 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.