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21 July 2026 - A baby’s early care can affect wellbeing throughout life. Find out what we’re doing to ensure health testing, vaccination and care for newborns, and support for new parents.

24 September 2026 - Funding for social, economic and community participation and improved daily living skills supports is changing from 1 October 2026. This page explains what is changing and what participants need to know.

11 November 2025 - The Nurse Practitioner Steering Committee (NPSC) provided advice and expertise on the development of the Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan.

13 March 2025 - Smoking laws help to reduce smoking rates and tobacco-related harm in our community. Some of Australia's laws include excise tax on tobacco products, tobacco advertising bans, plain packaging laws, laws on smoking in public, and age limits on who can buy tobacco.

20 August 2025 - Nikesh, a chef at Resthaven Marion aged care home, talks about how training helped him understand how to meet the nutritional requirements of older people.

14 October 2026 - Almost half of all Australian adults will face mental ill-health at some point in their lives. Making sure people can access care when they need it is critical. Find out how we’re building a strong mental health system for Australia.

31 March 2022 - A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on winter season preparedness.

13 March 2026 - Find information and resources on how to engage patients who live in remote areas.

13 March 2026 - Find information and resources on how to engage older patients in cervical screening.

24 September 2025 - Australia is working closely with the global community, including the World Health Organization, to reform and strengthen global health systems. These include updates to the International Health Regulations and the development of a new pandemic response agreement.