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30 August 2024 - We are digitising, modernising, automating and better connecting aged care to streamline work for providers, and to give older people, their families and carers control over their care. This work, under the Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy 2024–2029, supports major reforms to improve aged care.

1 March 2024 - Learn about the different types of family, domestic and sexual violence, including child sexual abuse, that can occur and the impact it can have on the physical and mental wellbeing of those who experience it.

9 February 2026 - This toolkit supports healthcare providers and the health support workforce to provide information, education and resources to prepare for and deliver the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP).

18 November 2025 - National Cabinet has commissioned a review of Australia’s regulatory settings for health professionals. It will consider ways to help ease health workforce shortages while maintaining high standards in health care quality and patient safety.

15 October 2025 - Expressions of interest are open for the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB). This is a valuable opportunity for distinguished researchers and professionals to contribute to the strategic direction of medical research in Australia. Nominations close on 9 November 2025.

12 November 2025 - Australia’s first new cancer screening program in 20 years, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is on track to start in July 2025.

15 September 2025 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to health data and medical research.

24 September 2025 - Learn about how the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Advisory Committee (MRAC) is reviewing the inclusion of audiometrists as allied health professionals for limited audiology items.

31 October 2025 - The Bonded Return of Service System (BRoSS) allows you to plan, monitor and manage your obligations under the Bonded Medical Program.

29 May 2025 - Overseas trained doctors and foreign graduates of an accredited medical school can access Medicare benefits if they work in certain locations and meet eligibility requirements under section 19AB of the Health Insurance Act 1973. Find out about these requirements.