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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.

20 January 2026 - Being healthy as a child provides a foundation for a healthy future. Childhood is an important time for establishing healthy habits which will contribute towards preventing disease and set the foundations for a lifetime of wellbeing. Find out more about children’s health and why it’s so important.

18 December 2025 - 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 October 2025 - Find out the benefits of MyMedicare and learn how you can register as a patient.

13 October 2025 - We are working to deliver better health outcomes for lesbian, gay, bisexual or bi+, transgender, people with innate variations of sex characteristics (commonly referred to as intersex), queer, asexual or aromantic, and other sexuality or gender diverse (LGBTIQA+) people.

17 December 2025 - Digital mental health services offer free or low-cost online and phone support to Australians in need. These services are important for those who might not otherwise seek support, are in a crisis, or live in rural areas. Find out how to access support.

11 November 2025 - The Nurse Practitioner Steering Committee (NPSC) provided advice and expertise on the development of the Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan.

17 June 2025 - 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.

12 November 2025 - The Better Access initiative gives Medicare benefits to help people access mental health professionals and care, regardless of where they live. Find out how the initiative works, who is eligible and how you can access supports.

20 January 2026 - Financial assistance, health services and mental health support is available for communities impacted by natural disasters, such as bushfires, flooding and storms. Find out where you can get help.