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30 July 2021 - More than 250 children in far-north Queensland recently had free eye check-ups! They were also offered two free pairs of glasses. This is part of an initiative started by Bamaga Enterprises Limited.

2 August 2026 - The Health Workforce Locator shows you which health workforce classifications and incentives apply in different areas of Australia.

30 September 2026 - This fact sheet provides information for providers of non-specialised homes in metropolitan areas on changes to care minutes funding which commenced 1 April 2026.

28 April 2026 - This committee (formerly called the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee, or AHPPC) is the key decision-making committee for health emergencies. Australia's Chief Medical Officer chairs the AHPC, which includes all state and territory Chief Health Officers.

14 May 2024 - Budget 2024–25 information for the Health and Aged Care portfolio is now available.

20 April 2026 - We are implementing changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Act with new rules to make the NDIS better, fairer and more sustainable.

14 July 2026 - The Australian Government will test the new AusAlert warning system across Australia on Monday 27 July 2026.

31 August 2025 - Childhood immunisation is a safe, free and effective way to protect your kids from serious diseases. On time vaccination will give your child the best protection.

2 June 2026 - Active ingredient prescribing (AIP) is mandatory for most prescription medications listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule (PBS) and the Repatriation Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits (RPBS).

30 May 2025 - Read the latest news on immunisation.