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3 November 2025 - We have introduced a new aged care regulatory model as part of the new Aged Care Act. The model changes the way the sector operates and improve outcomes for older people.

13 June 2025 - Medical doctors and specialists become qualified to diagnose and treat illnesses, disorders and injuries after completing a medical course. They can specialise in different fields. They can access Medicare rebates, which reduces the cost of health care to patients.

31 October 2025 - This fact sheet gives mental health professionals an overview of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS initiative.

6 November 2025 - We’ve developed guidance for allied health professionals about their options for providing services to older people under the new Aged Care Act and regulatory model.

6 June 2025 - Find information about the population profile and location of your local Primary Health Network (PHN). We also link to the tools we use to determine remoteness area, workforce shortage and socioeconomic disadvantage.

10 September 2025 - Use this tool to determine whether you are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.

6 June 2025 - Midwives are eligible if they have stopped paid private practice and had indemnity insurance while they were practising.

1 December 2025 - We collect data to gain a better understanding of the aged care workforce. This allows us to work with aged care providers and workers to develop policy that addresses challenges in the sector.

18 August 2025 - BreastScreen Australia is a joint initiative of the Australian and state and territory governments and aims to reduce illness and death from breast cancer by detecting the disease early. Women over 40 can have a free mammogram every 2 years and we actively invite women aged 50 to 74 to screen.

17 July 2024 - Aged care design ideas competition.