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12 March 2025 - Depending on your circumstances, you might be able to get an exemption that allows you to access Medicare rebates before the end of your 10-year moratorium. The best way to get an indefinite exemption is to work in a DPA or DWS location. Exemptions to work outside those locations are limited.

5 February 2025 - Many different services are available to help you or someone you know quit drugs.

23 April 2026 - As a registered provider, you can offer a range of care and services through the Support at Home program. These services should support each participant’s needs using a wellness and reablement approach.

18 December 2025 - The Transition Care Program helps older people recover after a hospital stay by providing short-term care for up to 12 weeks. Read about the program, care provided, and why it’s important.

28 April 2026 - Our registered supporter resource collection includes more information on the role of the new registered supporter, the regulatory environment, and the responsibilities of key stakeholders. It contains policies, videos and other resources to support awareness of the registered supporter role.

5 March 2024 - Health professionals use pathology tests to help them diagnose disease. Specially trained staff perform these tests in laboratories. Learn about pathology tests, the cost of pathology services, who can provide pathology services and the laws and regulations that apply.

4 February 2026 - Residential aged care is for older people who can no longer live independently at home. We fund residential aged care to make it more affordable and accessible. Learn how government-funded residential aged care works.

25 November 2024 - Parliament passed the Aged Care Bill on 25 November which means that after Royal Assent the new Aged Care Act will start from 1 July 2025.

2 October 2025 - These posters, social media tiles, and other resources provide communication materials on cervical screening for women and people with a cervix from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

1 November 2024 - The Australian Government does not directly fund private hospitals in Australia – the private sector owns and runs them. The Minister for Health and Aged Care must declare a facility to be a private hospital. Find out how they receive funds and who can receive treatment.