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19 December 2023 - There are over to 130,000 medical doctors and specialists in Australia. Find out about their work, what we’re doing to increase their numbers in rural and remote areas, and how we support this critical part of our health workforce.

12 March 2025 - COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease. Symptoms range from mild to severe. Most people recover within a few days. Some people stay unwell far longer with long COVID. Getting vaccinated is the best protection.

7 August 2025 - This initiative reduces outstanding Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt for eligible doctors and nurse practitioners who live and work in rural, remote or very remote areas of Australia.

1 June 2023 - Diagnostic imaging – like X-rays and ultrasounds – helps healthcare workers diagnose, treat and monitor a large range of health conditions. Learn more about diagnostic imaging and what we’re doing to support its use in Australia’s health system.

6 June 2025 - This program helps non-vocationally registered doctors gain valuable general practice experience in Distribution Priority Areas before they join a College-led general practitioner (GP) training pathway.

4 November 2025 - We are improving financial accountability and transparency in aged care. This will help to ensure continuity of care and quality services to aged care recipients.

1 October 2025 - This document answers some frequently asked questions from older people, families and carers about the Support at Home program following the webinar on 14 August 2025.

31 October 2025 - The Bonded Medical Program helps address the shortage of medical professionals in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia. It provides a Commonwealth Supported Place in a medical course in exchange for participants working in those areas after they graduate.

31 October 2025 - Support at Home aims to help older people stay at home for longer. It delivers person-centred services to support older people with complex ageing related needs. Learn who is eligible and what services it funds.

31 October 2025 - Various organisations work together to manage and monitor the Support at Home program. They ensure registered providers meet their legal responsibilities and deliver safe, person-centred services.