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27 May 2025 - Under the program, thalidomide survivors may be eligible to receive a lump sum payment and ongoing annual payments. They may also be eligible to access an Extraordinary Assistance Fund (EAF) and a Health Care Assistance Fund (HCAF).

27 November 2025 - Read progress on recommendation 11.3 of the Disability Royal Commission.

21 January 2026 - Looking after your body and mind by eating well, being active, getting vaccinated and avoiding risky behaviours – like smoking or drinking too much – can prevent many diseases and keep you healthy and well. We work to enable healthy living through supportive environments.

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.

12 November 2025 - The Cancer Hub is a collaboration between Canteen, Red Kite and Camp Quality, to supports families with children or young people aged 0-25 who are impacted by any cancer.

19 January 2026 - Stop It Now! is a child sexual abuse prevention program. Anyone with a concern about their own, or someone else’s sexual thoughts or behaviours towards children can contact their anonymous helpline or live chat for support.

26 October 2025 - This document provides guidance to providers of in-home aged care about service agreements under the Support at Home program.

9 February 2026 - The National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034 (the Action Plan) is Australia’s national dementia policy framework. It aims to improve the lives and care of people living with dementia, their carers and families.

13 February 2026 - Smoking is harmful to your health and those around you.

23 February 2026 - Australia is one of over 190 countries or states committed to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.