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4 June 2025 - This supplement helps home care providers with the cost of caring for people who have moderate to severe cognitive impairment. Find out about eligibility, using cognitive assessment tools to assess care recipients, how to apply, and what to do if circumstances change.

11 February 2024 - The Stoma Appliance Scheme supports around 50,000 Australians with a stoma or fistula that facilitates the removal of urine and/or products of the gastrointestinal tract from the body. Find out how to access the scheme, how to select your stoma products and how to order.

5 June 2025 - Before delivering services and devices under the Hearing Services Program, providers must make sure the client has a current voucher and the services are available to the client.

5 June 2025 - Hearing Services Program providers must meet program requirements when dealing with clients and their health records, and when fitting hearing devices. This includes getting consent from clients and managing records in line with relevant laws.

4 June 2025 - A list of resources – including guides, fact sheets and other publications – for STRC providers.

20 August 2025 - Webinars and fact sheets to help providers implement changes in line with the new Act under the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP) are available here.

10 December 2024 - You can get a Cervical Screening Test from most health clinics or services. Find out how to locate your nearest service and who can give the test. If you're due for a test, make a booking – it could save your life.

4 June 2025 - As an approved provider, you are responsible for correctly managing home care fees. Find out when you can charge fees, what to do if a person is in financial hardship, and when you must refund fees.

4 June 2025 - Care recipients are expected to pay fees to help with the cost of their government-subsidised home care. We changed the way we calculate fees on 1 July 2014. These changes do not apply to care recipients who entered the program before that date.

2 July 2025 - To make sure privately insured patients in Australia can access safe and effective medical devices, we regulate the listing of devices and products on the Prescribed List. Learn about the cost recovery arrangements of fees and charges for these activities.