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20 March 2025 - We are giving technology developers and vendors certainty, through clear and consistent data standards and conformance to our system specifications. This will enable aged care providers to use systems that are compatible with government systems.

31 May 2024 - Read the latest departmental media from Health.

19 August 2024 - The National Tobacco Campaign aims to reduce smoking rates in Australia. It is part of our National Tobacco Strategy.

17 December 2025 - Residents are entitled to take leave from permanent residential aged care. Residents have unlimited hospital leave, can take transition care leave and can also take leave for social reasons.

31 October 2025 - The CHSP provides entry-level support for older people who need some help to stay at home. Service providers work with them to maintain their independence. Support can include help with daily tasks, home modifications, transport, social support and nursing care.

31 October 2025 - CHSP service providers collect client contributions from people receiving their care. Find out about these contributions and how to collect and report them.

30 July 2025 - We have updated Australia’s Disability Strategy to deliver better outcomes for people with disability.

4 August 2025 - A collection of resources from the 'For all of us' campaign, encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

14 February 2022 - You need to get a Booster to stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations. Boosters are now approved for everyone 16 years and older, 3 months after your second dose.

6 June 2023 - Links to our resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – related to health data and medical research.