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15 April 2025 - This is a draft of the Rules released under the Stage 4b consultation on the Rules for the new Aged Care Act.

11 April 2025 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can get seriously sick from the flu. The flu vaccine is free for all First Nations Australians aged 6 months and over. Together, let’s give flu the boot.

13 May 2024 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services can subscribe to the Health Data Portal newsletter to keep up to date with changes to the system. Subscribe and view previous issues here.

24 November 2016 - Continence products can help with the management of bladder and bowel control problems. This fact sheet can help you decide what products you, or someone you care for, might need.

4 June 2025 - A resident can choose to move rooms. There are also times when you can ask a resident to move rooms. You need to discuss this with the resident and update their agreement, and fees if required.

30 January 2025 - The national coverage rate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander five year olds was 95.03% at September 2024, above the target of 95% and the highest immunisation rate of any national age group. The coverage for one year olds is 90.13%, while the coverage rate for two year olds is 88.03%.

19 February 2025 - This is a revised draft of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards that reflects wording changes for the subordinate legislation drafting process under the new Aged Care Act 2024.

6 June 2025 - Use this form to provide a person's details, including any preferences, to help match them to a suitable volunteer visitor. You can complete this as an aged care service provider, a volunteer visitor auspice coordinator, a person wanting to be visited or their representative.

4 June 2025 - Getting vaccinated against RSV between 28 and 36 weeks of pregnancy protects your newborn baby against respiratory syncytical virus (RSV). Yarn to your midwife or health worker about getting your free RSV vaccination.

2 December 2022 - International medical graduates can work in Australia in the public and private health systems. Different rules apply. Learn what they are and how to get a job in the right place.