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10 October 2024 - The Hearing Services Program funds services to provide comprehensive hearing assessments and rehabilitation, annual reviews, advice, monitoring, support and access to hearing devices. If fitted with a hearing device, you can access subsidised maintenance.

20 May 2025 - Haemopoietic progenitor cells (HPC) therapy can save the lives of patients with conditions of the blood, blood-producing organs or immune system. The program funds several initiatives to help eligible Australians to access HPC treatments.

18 June 2025 - We have created resources about the program for vaccine providers, and also resources to use when talking with patients about COVID-19 vaccines.

21 June 2023 - This report presents the results of the project to trial a pharmacist-led support service for patients who take medication to manage chronic pain.

11 November 2025 - Read or download this short training guide on the alternative access to kits model before you bulk order and issue bowel screening kits to patients.

17 June 2025 - The Australian Government has announced that the start date of the new Aged Care Act 2024 will be briefly deferred.

29 October 2024 - Not everyone benefits from a hearing device. But if you need one, your provider will help you find one that meets your needs and goals. The Hearing Services Program fully subsidises some hearing devices so there is no cost to you, and partially subsidises others, with you paying the gap.

6 June 2025 - The DACS Fund helps the aged care sector to support older Australians who are sick or living with medical conditions. Read about why the DACS Fund is important and what is funded under DACS.

14 October 2025 - The Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) advises the Minister for Health and Ageing on prioritising spending from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

13 August 2025 - A resident can exit an aged care home at any time. There are also instances when you can ask them to leave. You may need to refund some fees when a resident exits.