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11 January 2026 - Medicare Mental Health Check In is a new digital service, providing free low-intensity mental health support for people with mild-mental health challenges. Working one step at a time, the service will help build practical skills and confidence to feel more prepared for life’s ups and downs.

25 November 2025 - This brochure provides information about free vaccines for adults that are available under the National Immunisation Program.

29 May 2025 - Grant opportunities for Consumer Health Literacy and Health Professional Education projects were sought in 2024. The Department received more than 50 applications and these were considered by an Assessment Committee. Here are some of the successful organisations and their projects.

23 December 2025 - Second-tier updates

4 December 2025 - This scheme involves volunteers visiting older people. Find out who can be visited, why the scheme is important and how it’s evaluated.

12 March 2025 - Some people are at higher risk of getting COVID-19, or of getting severe illness, getting long COVID or dying from COVID-19. If you are at high risk, you should take extra precautions – especially getting vaccinated – and talk to your doctor. You might be eligible for antiviral medicines.

20 June 2025 - The Remote Northern Territory Locum Program funds health professionals to practise in remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory for short-term paid placements of 3 to 12 weeks.

18 December 2023 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to nurses and midwives.

6 June 2023 - A list of resources – including reports and publications – about pathology.

6 June 2025 - The Medical Rural Bonded Scholarship Scheme has closed to new applicants. Existing participants can either continue with this scheme or opt in to the more flexible Bonded Medical Program.