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25 August 2025 - Ear and hearing health is important to health and wellbeing. Untreated hearing loss and ear disease can have a big impact on the lives of children and adults alike. Find out what we’re doing to raise awareness of ear health and help prevent hearing loss in Australia.

31 October 2025 - The NSLP provides free sign language interpreting and captioning services for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing older people. Find out what services are covered and who can access them.

14 November 2025 - This video provides an overview of the Support at Home program suitable for older people, their families and carers.

8 May 2026 - Everyone deserves to live well and maintain their health and independence into the future. Find out what we’re doing to help people in Australia age well.

21 April 2026 - Chronic conditions are the leading cause of illness, disability and death in Australia. Common chronic conditions include cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Find out what we’re doing to prevent and manage chronic conditions in Australia.

28 May 2026 - Australia has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem after decades of effort. It still affects some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Work continues with states and territories to identify, treat and prevent the condition.

26 May 2026 - “It is not an old lady thing! You can get help and support – don’t wait around.”

22 February 2024 - The Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) program aims to reduce smoking rates among First Nations Australians. Local organisations run activities designed to prevent the uptake of smoking, promote quitting, and solve emerging issues, such as the use of e-cigarettes by youth.

14 October 2025 - This section explains how the minister can make detailed rules under the Act to support how it works. It also explains the limits on what these rules can cover.

6 June 2025 - Australia’s 31 Primary Health Networks (PHNs) are independent organisations working to streamline health services – particularly for those at risk of poor health outcomes – and to better coordinate care so people receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.