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14 August 2023 - The National Immunisation Program provides free vaccines to eligible people to help reduce diseases that can be prevented by vaccination.

6 July 2025 - The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is a screening program using low-dose computed tomography (low-dose CT) scans to look for lung cancer in high-risk people without any symptoms. It aims to find lung cancer early and save lives. Screening for eligible people is available now.

16 June 2025 - Childhood immunisation is important to protect our children from serious diseases.

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.

4 June 2025 - Health professionals can help patients to access Australian Government-funded aged care services through My Aged Care. Learn more about referring patients to My Aged Care and accessing urgent services.

10 June 2025 - This document illustrates how we are working together to build a valued, skilled and supported workforce to meet the needs and rights of older people. It outlines the key actions we are undertaking to achieve this.

14 July 2025 - If you’re aged between 50 to 70 with a history of smoking, you may be eligible for a free lung screen.

17 June 2025 - For allied health professionals to access Medicare rebates for their patients they must satisfy Medicare’s requirements.

7 May 2025 - We’re making Medicare stronger with more investment in bulk billing, enhanced support for mental health and more Medicare Urgent Care Clinics.

10 July 2025 - We are raising the quality of aged care in Australia by building a skilled, valued and supported workforce. Strengthening the aged care workforce is essential to providing older people with the high-quality care they deserve. We all have a role to play – let’s change aged care together.