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13 January 2026 - This fact sheet explains the PBS concessional co‑payment freeze, keeping medicine costs capped at $7.70 until 2030. It outlines how the freeze works, ways to save on medicines, and where to find more information.

13 January 2026 - This fact sheet explains the reduction of the PBS patient co‑payment to $25 for Medicare card holders and the continued $7.70 cap for concession card holders. It outlines how the PBS works and how the changes make medicines more affordable.

1 August 2025 - Data tables showing the percentage of all children fully immunised at 1, 2 and 5 years of age. The tables show historical data from 1999 for 1 and 2 year olds and from 2005 for 5 year olds. They include percentages for Australia and for each state and territory.

30 October 2025 - This release helps the aged care workforce embed the rights-based Aged Care Act 2024 into everyday practice.

1 February 2024 - Cancer specialist Associate Professor Craig Underhill is leading an ambitious program to improve cancer outcomes in regional Victoria by 2025. He is giving patients access to new treatments by increasing their access to clinical trials.

4 June 2025 - Getting a safe and free whooping cough vaccination between 20 and 32 weeks of pregnancy helps protect bubbas from whooping cough while they're still too young to get vaccinated themselves. Yarn to your midwife or health worker about getting your free whooping c

16 September 2024 - This document provides Hearing Services Program statistics for 2023–24, on clients, vouchers, devices and service providers.

5 May 2025 - An infographic about 60-day prescription for community and health care settings.

11 June 2025 - This alert contains updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

11 June 2025 - This alert contains updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.