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6 July 2026 - The Medical Research Commercialisation initiative will provide $450 million over 10 years from 2024–25 to support innovative early-stage health and medical research in Australia. It will help researchers transform ideas into life-saving medicines, devices and treatments to help future patients.

21 February 2025 - The Department of Health and Aged Care convened a roundtable on 25 July 2023, led by the Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Ged Kearney MP.

31 August 2025 - A series of free vaccinations is available for children aged 0 to 4 years to protect them against serious diseases.

31 October 2025 - A list of contacts related to ear health.

27 November 2025 - The Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP) delivers integrated health and aged care in rural and remote Australia, helping older people stay close to family and friends through flexible, community-based services tailored to local needs.

26 October 2023 - Relationships Australia promotes the importance of respectful, healthy relationships. Anyone can call them or visit their website to access relationship support services for issues such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, mental illness and more.

9 July 2026 - The Health Peak and Advisory Bodies Program supports peak and advisory bodies to contribute to the national health agenda.

30 June 2026 - This scheme involves volunteers visiting older people. Find out who can be visited, why the scheme is important and how it’s evaluated.

27 November 2025 - The Aged Care Act 2024 is the main law that covers Australian Government-funded aged care. It sets out how the aged care system in Australia operates. Laws on diversity and discrimination also apply to aged care.

25 August 2026 - Aged care workers are fundamental to delivering the care all Australians expect for older people. An award wage rise recognises the value of aged care workers and the complex work they do.