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18 April 2023 - Read news and media releases from the department and our ministers. Discover how to contact our media enquiries team.

16 September 2022 - Access to medicines depends on the type of medicine. Some medicines are only available through pharmacies and hospitals, while others are available off the shelf in shops. We have measures in place to help ensure Australians can access the medicines they need, and manage shortages.

16 February 2026 - Contact us for questions about our AI transparency statement, our use of AI, or to report AI safety concerns, including AI-related incidents.

24 July 2026 - Services Australia is responsible for paying subsidies and supplements to registered providers on behalf of each approved resident in permanent and respite care. You must submit a monthly online claim with Services Australia. Your claim will include reporting any refundable deposit balances.

16 September 2026 - The Medical Treatment Overseas Program (MTOP) helps approved Australians who have a life-threatening medical condition access life-saving medical treatment overseas where treatment is not available in Australia.

30 May 2025 - Primary care is health care people seek first in their community, such as GPs, pharmacies and allied health professionals. Discover how primary care is funded and our plan to strengthen it. Learn about after-hours care and why pharmacy care is more than medicines.

11 September 2026 - You must refund a resident’s accommodation lump sum balance when they permanently leave your care. You may have to pay interest until you pay the refund.

28 January 2025 - The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) advises the Minister for Health and Aged Care on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) and other immunisation issues.

4 January 2024 - Pathology involves using medical laboratory tests to help diagnose disease. Find out about pathology in Australia, who can provide pathology services and what we’re doing about pathology accreditation and compliance.

31 October 2025 - The new Aged Care Act starts from 1 November 2025. Public consultation across the entire aged care sector has informed the development of these important new laws.