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8 October 2025 - If you or someone you know needs help, crisis support services are available 24/7. Medicare Mental Health offers free, confidential mental health and wellbeing support for anyone in Australia. Services can be accessed in-person, over the phone or online, without an appointment or referral.

30 July 2025 - Read the latest news about disability and carers in Australia.

15 October 2025 - The Australian Government is committed to making improvements to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for all participants, their families, and carers.

30 July 2025 - A list of our committees and groups relating to disability and carers.

22 February 2024 - The Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) program aims to reduce smoking rates among First Nations Australians. Local organisations run activities designed to prevent the uptake of smoking, promote quitting, and solve emerging issues, such as the use of e-cigarettes by youth.

31 October 2025 - The new Act started on 1 November 2025 and responds to issues facing older people, aged care providers, workers and the broader sector. It puts the rights of older people at the centre of the aged care system.

17 December 2025 - One more way you keep them safe.

31 March 2026 - As a registered provider of residential aged care, you must deliver a certain number of minutes of direct care per day to each resident, including by a registered nurse. Read about care minutes, support for providers and calculating and reporting on care minutes.

23 October 2025 - This fact sheet explains what happens and your rights and responsibilities if you need to make a late cancellation to a scheduled service or you miss an appointment.

3 February 2026 - This document provides guidance for Support at Home providers on special payments in exceptional circumstances. It outlines eligibility and evidence requirements, the process for submitting a request and the review process.