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28 July 2025 - The Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme (CWCS) covers the cost of wound consumable products for people who have diabetes and a chronic wound, and who are 65 and over, or 50 and over for First Nations people.

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.

15 December 2025 - The National Lung Cancer Screening Program aims to improve health outcomes and save lives by detecting lung cancer early.

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

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.

15 December 2025 - A joint statement of support from Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Chief Allied Health Officer, and Chief Psychiatrist.

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

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.

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