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31 January 2025 - This scheme involves volunteers visiting older people. Find out who can be visited, why the scheme is important and how it’s evaluated.

21 December 2023 - If you’re pregnant, the safest option is to not smoke or vape at all. The chemicals in tobacco smoke and e-cigarette vapour affect an unborn baby's development and may have lifelong effects. Find out what the risks are and who you can contact for help and support to quit.

11 July 2024 - This collection contains resources for the Better Access initiative.

20 May 2022 - A statement from Australia's acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, urging Australians to be aware of the monkeypox virus.

10 April 2025 - Australia signed up to the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in 2003 to help reduce tobacco use here and around the world. Find out what we’re doing to meet our obligations under this agreement.

6 June 2023 - Read the latest news on chronic conditions.

24 September 2020 - Cancer is common in Australia, but many cancers can be prevented or treated.

22 December 2023 - We use two payment systems to make sure doctors can receive payments for all eligible services, whether they are billed through Medicare or not.

19 January 2022 - We develop policies and programs to support the prevention, management and treatment of chronic conditions. We also support research that focuses on chronic conditions.

9 December 2024 - We are working to create digital solutions to improve the Medicare payment processes. This will increase transparency for patients and better ensure the integrity of Medicare.