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3 June 2025 - This article summarises public feedback from October 2024 on the Aged Care Service List under the new Aged Care Act.

3 October 2023 - Boys and men are 3 times as likely to die by suicide in Australia than girls and women. The Buoy Project is testing 7 different suicide prevention programs that target boys and men. The aim is to find out which programs might be most effective in reducing male suicide.

29 October 2025 - If you have an eligible approved residential care home in a rural or remote area, you can apply to be exempt from the 24/7 registered nurse (RN) requirement. This gives you more time to increase your staffing to meet the requirement to have an RN onsite and on duty at all times.

30 May 2025 - Read our latest news on health technologies and digital health.

18 October 2023 - University students can feel severe psychological distress before their exams. The Vibe Up trial uses artificial intelligence (AI) to find out if digital mental health therapies can help, and which therapies work best for each student.

10 September 2025 - The National Women’s Health Advisory Council provides the Australian Government with advice and recommendations to improve health outcomes for women and girls in Australia. The council also provides advice on the implementation of the National Women’s Health Strategy 2020–2030.

13 May 2024 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.

30 May 2025 - Read the latest news on chronic conditions.

8 July 2025 - The John Flynn Prevocational Doctor Program (JFPDP) delivers primary care rotations for prevocational junior doctors. These rotations provide exposure to rural primary care to encourage junior doctors to choose a career in general practice.

6 June 2023 - A list of resources – including apps, reports and publications – about environmental health.