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31 October 2025 - We have delivered several reforms to increase transparency and quality in aged care. This includes the new Aged Care Act, a new Code of Conduct for workers, a Star Ratings system, a mandatory minimum of care minutes per resident per day, a 24/7 nursing requirement and new quality indicators.

3 February 2026 - These resources can help aged care providers understand what has changed and how to put the new Act into practice.

12 May 2025 - We develop plans and strategies, fund programs and research, and work with other organisations to help reduce the harmful effects of drugs in Australia.

20 March 2025 - We’re delivering 23 actions and initiatives in the first year of the strategy’s action plan. We will regularly evaluate and report on the progress of these actions and initiatives. We are also setting next year’s actions.

14 August 2025 - A list of national, state and territory contacts for information and advice about immunisation.

30 October 2025 - The Medical Research Future Fund's Strategy and Priorities guide the Australian Government's decisions on which research projects to fund.

25 August 2025 - A list of organisations, websites and services related to the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP).

3 December 2025 - Find out what volunteers can do, what it means for older people in aged care and basic eligibility criteria.

7 October 2022 - We have been notified of a new phone scam that is targeting members of the Australian public. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be us, do not provide your personal details.

9 January 2025 - During COVID-19 many people face challenges that have impacted their mental health. The ‘Keep Your Spirit Strong’ project aims to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders take important steps to ensure they are prioritising their social and emotional wellbeing.