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2 April 2025 - A collection of resources for health professionals, including aged care providers, pathology providers and health care managers, about coronavirus (COVID-19).

31 March 2023 - Arrangements for image-based prescribing implemented at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic will cease on 31 March 2023 in all settings. Electronic prescribing is now widely available in Australia and provides an option for supporting telehealth consultations and enabling supply of medicines.

26 July 2024 - These guidelines set out how the advisory groups will operate to deliver on their Terms of Reference.

14 March 2025 - This schedule applies to residential and home care recipients who first entered care before 1 July 2014 and have not chosen to be covered by the 1 July 2014 fee arrangements. It includes basic daily fees, income-tested fees, and rates and charges that apply to residents.

2 December 2024 - Notification about the 2024-25 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS) and the annual NJRR levy This circular is to advise stakeholders of two matters related to the National Joint Replacement Registry (NJRR).

10 June 2024 - This training video for residential aged care providers explains how to report on the 24/7 registered nurse responsibility.

31 October 2024 - Each year, the AST Program supports 15 advanced skills posts for general practitioner (GP) registrars, rural generalist (RG) registrars and fellowed RGs or GPs. Learn about the program, who is eligible, and how to participate.

22 May 2020 - A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about the restoration of elective surgery and hospital activity

1 November 2024 - The program is monitoring flood affected areas and will work with service providers to ensure continuity of service should sites be affected. Service providers can contact the program on 1800 500 726 should they be affected by flooding.

13 December 2024 - The fifth webinar in the series provides updates on the Assessment Experience project, eligibility and assessment arrangements under the New Aged Care Act, transitional arrangements for people accessing the Multi-Purpose Services Program (MPS) program and preparing for transition.