Publications

This webpage lists approved providers with an exemption from the 24/7 registered nurse responsibility in residential aged care.

This letter is for CHSP providers to explain the changes that were introduced to the program on 1 July 2025 and guidance to prepare for upcoming changes from 1 November 2025.

This document provides an overview of the discussion from the 113th Meeting of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).

Government response to inquiry for the Equitable access to diagnosis and treatment for individuals with rare and less common cancer, including neuroendocrine cancer.

This social media tile can be used for sharing information on aged care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This schedule card provides recommended vaccines and schedule points under the National Immunisation Program from 1 September 2025.

This statement outlines payment errors to committee members. We have reviewed the situation, finalised the payment errors and established procedures to prevent reoccurrence.

This report describes the work underway to deliver the National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability. The report spans activity undertaken from 1 December 2023 to 31 December 2024.

Under the Aged Care On-site Pharmacists Measure, funding has been available for community pharmacies and aged care providers to employ aged care on-site pharmacists in residential aged care homes.

Information about the Practitioner Review Program (PRP) interview

This schedule applies to residential and home care recipients who first entered care before 1 July 2014 and have not chosen to be covered by the 1 July 2014 fee arrangements. It includes basic daily fees, income-tested fees, and rates and charges that apply to residents.

This fact sheet provides advice and information to vaccination providers on the pneumococcal vaccine.

This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions that consumers may have on the pneumococcal vaccine.

This fact sheet provides information to consumers on the pneumococcal vaccine.

This infographic shows the number of flu (influenza) vaccinations reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) during 2022–2025, since 1 March.

This resource provides easy-to-read information on common reactions that may occur after vaccinations.

This fridge magnet card outlines the series of recommended vaccines available free for children aged 0 to 4 years under the National Immunisation Program.

This fortnightly Australian Respiratory Surveillance Report (ARSR) includes information about acute respiratory illnesses including COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.

This brochure provides information about the recommended vaccines available free for children under the National Immunisation Program.

The final framework sets out the criteria for specialised care delivery. Aged care providers who deliver specific services that meet diverse needs may apply for specialisation verification.

This booklet is aimed at older people and their families and carers. It contains information about the Support at Home program.

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the Australian Digital Health Agency (Agency) are working with eNRMC software vendors to ensure conformant eNRMC systems with electronic prescribing capability are available by 1 October 2025.

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the Australian Digital Health Agency are working with eNRMC software vendors to ensure electronic prescribing enabled eNRMC systems are available by 1 October 2025.

This FAQ guide outlines key changes to the GPMS portals following the implementation of the Aged Care Act 2024, including portal access, user roles, reporting requirements, terminology updates, and how registered providers can manage their organisation and contacts.

This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally in 2025. It includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, vaccine rollout, testing and PPE provided to services.