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4 August 2025 - A collection of fact sheets from the 2021–⁠22 Budget.

23 December 2025 - The Distribution Working Group (DWG) provides us with independent expert advice on policies and programs that aim to improve access to medical services.

13 November 2025 - Contact us for more information about the Thriving Kids initiative or the Thriving Kids Advisory Group.

19 March 2024 - We work with agencies and committees to advise the Australian Government on Medicare policy and subsidies. We support patients and healthcare providers through various programs and initiatives. We protect the system’s integrity through a strong compliance program.

27 May 2025 - Under the program, thalidomide survivors may be eligible to receive a lump sum payment and ongoing annual payments. They may also be eligible to access an Extraordinary Assistance Fund (EAF) and a Health Care Assistance Fund (HCAF).

30 May 2025 - Read the latest news on emergency health management.

1 July 2025 - This guide outlines what CHSP providers need to know about the staged transition of service lists from 1 July 2025.

20 May 2025 - Medicare Mental Health provides mental health information, services and support for yourself or someone you care about. Visit the website, or call us between 8:30 am and 5 pm weekdays (except public holidays).

20 May 2025 - The National Incident Centre (NIC) coordinates national responses to health emergencies, significant events and emerging threats, where there is an impact on human health or health systems.

31 October 2025 - You can claim a payment for a service after you have delivered it. Services Australia will validate the claim before processing the payment. Find out how to prepare and submit a claim and what the deadlines are.