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23 October 2025 - The scheme involves volunteers visiting older people to provide friendship and companionship. Find out how it works, how to become a volunteer and how to request a visit.

27 October 2025 - We are making changes to residential aged care, so older people have more choice. Here you can find resources to support both aged care providers and older people in understanding these changes.

3 September 2025 - This hotline provides free and confidential information and support for people who have concerns about their own, or someone else's alcohol and/or other drug use. You can call the hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1800 250 015.

17 December 2025 - The Australian Nurse–Family Partnership Program supports women who are pregnant with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander baby to help them become the best mum possible. Nurses make home visits to provide guidance during early pregnancy, the baby's infancy and into toddlerhood.

4 November 2025 - Helping organisations to create more inclusive workplaces for Australia's 3 million unpaid carers.

30 May 2025 - Read our latest news items related to communicable diseases.

10 July 2023 - Did you know that in Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 24 years and under are 3 times more likely than other young people to die by suicide?

30 May 2025 - Read our latest news items related to young people's health.

27 November 2025 - Read progress on recommendation 9.12 of the Disability Royal Commission.

21 May 2025 - We are putting practical measures in place to address challenges in our healthcare system and build a stronger Medicare for future generations. These measures aim to improve primary care for all Australians with a focus on 4 priority areas.