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1 July 2025 - We support access to high quality diagnostic imaging services through Medicare. Learn about how we provide subsidies and ensure diagnostic imaging equipment is up to date.

27 October 2025 - Providers need to make claims to the department to receive or reconcile subsidy payments. The process for claiming subsidies is different depending on the service group.

31 October 2025 - Various organisations work together to manage and monitor the Support at Home program. They ensure registered providers meet their legal responsibilities and deliver safe, person-centred services.

22 November 2024 - Everyone with an interest in aged care was invited to join this webinar to learn more about the Aged Care Bill 2024, the Government’s response to the Aged Care Taskforce final report, and the Support at Home program.

12 March 2025 - We use health technology assessment processes to decide if approved services or products and devices should be included in our subsidy programs.

2 June 2025 - Free vaccinations are available for children aged 0 to 4 years to protect them against serious diseases.

17 February 2026 - Most Support at Home participants will need to contribute to the cost of independence and everyday living services. This contribution will depend on their individual circumstances. They will not contribute to the cost of clinical supports, such as nursing care. 

6 June 2025 - This webinar provided an overview of upcoming financial reporting requirements, including discussion of care time reporting assessments and the outbreak management expenses. This included key insights about sector-wide financial performance from recent departmental publications.

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.

10 June 2025 - This webinar provided updates about the Places to People reform, residential fees means testing and accommodation reforms and our Digital Transformation Impact Assessment and Digital Maturity Research.