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14 January 2026 - There are now more ways to save on prescription medicines through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). From 1 January 2026, the PBS patient co-payment will be $25 for Medicare card holders, down from $31.60. If you have a concession card, the co-payment will continue to be $7.70 until 2030.

24 September 2026 - If you have a question or would like to give feedback, you can get in touch with us by email, phone or by mail. You can also find us on social media.

30 September 2026 - Find out about the free COVID-19 vaccine on the National Immunisation Program (NIP), including who can get it, how it’s given and possible side effects.

16 April 2026 - Influenza can be serious. The best way to protect against influenza is to get vaccinated each year. For some people the vaccine is free.

1 October 2026 - The National Cervical Screening Program reduces illness and death from cervical cancer. Women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 74 are invited to have a Cervical Screening Test every 5 years through their healthcare provider.

30 October 2025 - The QI Program collects information from Australian Government–funded residential aged care homes on 14 quality indicators across critical areas of care that can affect the health and wellbeing of aged care home residents. This helps to monitor and improve the quality of services.

30 July 2026 - Residential aged care is for older people who can no longer live independently at home. The Australian Government funds residential aged care to make it more affordable and accessible.

30 September 2026 - A list of voting and ex-officio members of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).

7 February 2025 - Read the latest private health insurance circulars for updates on matters affecting private health insurers.

30 September 2026 - A list of publications – including terms of reference and meeting materials – for the Digital Transformation Sector Partners.