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19 December 2025 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can get a free health check once a year, as well as free follow-up care if needed. This helps keep people healthy by identifying risks of ill health early to prevent chronic conditions from developing.

18 May 2026 - This is the Thriving Kids Advisory Group’s final report. It includes a proposed national model for Thriving Kids.

30 May 2025 - Read the latest news on mental health and suicide prevention.

13 February 2026 - Finding the right palliative care provider is an important part of getting the best care for you. There are different types of care providers and different locations where you can receive care.

10 April 2023 - Recommendations from the Evaluation of the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access)

28 February 2025 - The webinar gave residential aged care providers and aged care workers an understanding of upcoming changes to the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program). It covered 3 new staffing quality indicators focused on enrolled nursing, allied health, and lifestyle officers.

12 February 2026 - Patients can have better access to psychiatrists, psychologists and general practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) initiative. This also applies to patients with an Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan (EDTMP).

12 October 2025 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are a priority population for mental health support in Australia. Find out about available support services.

16 March 2026 - This AskMBS advisory provides Q&A guidance on allied mental health services, covering bulk billing, Better Access, referrals, telehealth, and eating disorder treatment to support the correct use of MBS items.

2 April 2026 - This video is a summary of the Thriving Kids service design, engagement and consultation.