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30 May 2025 - Read our latest news items related to primary care.

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.

6 June 2025 - Primary Health Networks (PHNs) are independent organisations that we fund to coordinate primary health care in their region. PHNs assess the needs of their community and commission health services so that people in their region can get coordinated health care where and when they need it.

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.

6 June 2025 - Medical Insurance Australia (MIGA) manages and pays the costs of eligible claims under the MPIROCS. They can then apply to Services Australia for an MPIROCS payment as reimbursement.

9 January 2026 - These presentations contain high-level data about Australia's COVID-19 vaccination rollout program.

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

19 January 2026 - Find tools and support in your language to help you quit smoking, including how smoking and vaping affects your health, stories from people who have quit and resources you can share with others.

26 July 2024 - The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) supports a range of research initiatives to improve the health of Australians. Discover the details of the initiatives we’re funding.

14 January 2026 - From 1 January 2026, the maximum cost of PBS prescription medicines reduced from $31.60 to $25 for Medicare card holders. The concessional co-payment will remain at $7.70 until 2030. This change helps make medicines more affordable and supports Australians with cost-of-living pressures.