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12 March 2025 - Depending on your circumstances, you might be able to get an exemption that allows you to access Medicare rebates before the end of your 10-year moratorium. The best way to get an indefinite exemption is to work in a DPA or DWS location. Exemptions to work outside those locations are limited.

27 May 2025 - Use our locator map to find the location, boundaries and contact details of Primary Health Networks (PHNs). You can overlap this with other area boundaries, such as local government areas.

1 June 2026 - Since 1 April 2019, 16 natural therapies have been excluded from private health insurance cover. This review assessed the clinical effectiveness of those therapies by looking at additional evidence since the previous review in 2015.

27 March 2026 - This manual is for aged care service providers who receive funding under the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program. It outlines the requirements of the program including service planning, staffing, health and safety, quality and advocacy.

3 June 2026 - This outcomes register is a record of the Active Ingredient Prescribing reviews of specific medicines from 1 January 2023.

18 September 2026 - The higher everyday living fee (HELF) commenced on 1 November 2025 for permanent and respite residents. It replaces additional and extra service fees and is optional. Residents choose to pay it when they want services over and above the standard services aged care homes must provide.

23 October 2025 - Email us your completed application for a 24/7 registered nurse exemption, or for more information about the exemption.

2 June 2023 - This pilot program aimed to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to do the bowel screening test. It provided resources for families and communities, and primary health care professionals participating in the pilot program.

30 September 2026 - This schedule provides recommended vaccines and schedule points under the National Immunisation Program.

4 March 2024 - We want to make sure medical researchers can get health data without compromising patient privacy. Find out more about our data strategy.