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7 February 2025 - Almost half of all Australian adults will face mental ill-health at some point in their lives. Making sure people can access care when they need it is critical. Find out how we’re building a strong mental health system for Australia.

5 May 2025 - This animation provides an overview of Medicare benefits such as affordable health care, urgent care, mental health services and dental services for eligible children.

24 November 2024 - This handbook is a plain English guide that details the fundamental elements and principles of Medicare. It provides core guidance for healthcare professionals and others navigating the Medicare system.

20 February 2025 - Most palliative care services are free, but there may be some costs associated with your care.

26 April 2024 - Find out who is at risk of catching JEV in this short video from Dr Sonya Bennett.

1 November 2024 - Providers must ensure that only qualified practitioners (QPs) deliver/supervise services to program clients. Providers must keep QP information in the Hearing Services Online portal (portal) up-to-date.

19 September 2022 - Participating health professionals can now give bowel screening kits directly to their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. This is in addition to the standard mail out model.

4 April 2023 - World Antimicrobial Awareness Week runs from 18 to 24 November every year with this year’s theme Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together. It’s an international initiative to increase awareness of the growing problem of resistance to antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines.

3 June 2022 - The Purple House story began with paintings by Papunya Tula artists from Walungurru and Kiwirrikurra.

3 April 2024 - You can apply online to become a Hearing Services Program provider and claim for the services and devices you provide under the program. If approved, you must then abide by the program legislation and terms of your contract.