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18 November 2025 - The aged care system is regulated and governed by several organisations with different roles and responsibilities. These oversee and manage aged care to make sure the system is accessible, fair and equitable for everyone.

20 October 2023 - On 20 October 2023, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer declared that COVID-19 is no longer a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS) following the end of winter in Australia. The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) supports this declaration.

3 November 2025 - Australia’s senior population reflects the country’s diversity. Learn about how to care for diverse groups and how care providers are meeting their specific needs.

9 July 2025 - This webinar provided information to older people, their families and carers, and the aged care sector on the proposed foundations of the new Aged Care Act. Consultation on these proposed elements ran from August to September 2023.

7 November 2024 - It’s illegal to publish or broadcast messages that encourage people to smoke or vape, or advertise tobacco products or e-cigarettes. Find out what the requirements are, how we enforce the law and how to report a suspected breach.

27 November 2025 - Accessing and providing aged care in rural and remote communities presents unique challenges. We are supporting providers to deliver safe and quality services for older people in rural and remote locations. Find out what support and resources are available.

16 January 2025 - Health warnings, health promotion inserts, and on-product health messages inform people about the health effects of using tobacco products. They encourage and support people to quit every time they reach for a smoke. Find out more about them, why they are important and what the requirements are.

2 October 2025 - Find out how the framework helps parents, carers and families know what to expect from early childhood intervention (ECI) services.

12 August 2025 - This webinar provided updates to the aged care sector and IT professionals on our digital transformation roadmap and findings from our digital maturity research project.

4 November 2025 - Many aged care programs and reforms are helping to improve access to culturally safe aged care for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.