Publications

This is a 2-page summary of the program guidelines, which is a resource to support healthcare professionals and support workers in navigating themselves and participants through each step of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program and screening and assessment pathway.

This guide provides healthcare providers with information on how to reduce stigma in relation to lung cancer screening.

This resource outlines the steps that Home Care Package care recipients can take to prepare for their transition to the Support at Home program from 1 November 2025.

This is a guide to support healthcare providers to engage in shared decision-making and support people to make an informed choice to participate in lung cancer screening.

This fact sheet provides key information on the National Lung Cancer Screening Program including eligibility criteria, how to access a scan and what you need to do after a scan is completed. This fact sheet is also available in brochure format.

This brochure provides key information on the National Lung Cancer Screening Program including eligibility criteria, how to access a scan and what you need to do after a scan is completed. This brochure is also available in fact sheet format.

This fact sheet provides information about lung cancer screening including the possible benefits of screening and why it is important to talk to your doctor to see if you are eligible for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program.

This brochure provides information on how you can prepare for a scan, including a checklist and next steps. This brochure is also available in fact sheet format.

This fact sheet explains why a participant may not be eligible for the National Lung Cancer Screening Program and includes information about quitting smoking.

Learn about free training opportunities for aged care workers.

The Health Technology Assessment Consumer Consultative Committee (HTACCC) met on 19 February 2025 for its 28th formal meeting. This document provides a record of the meeting.

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

Find a suitable advocate for your own situation.

This infographic shows the number of flu (influenza) vaccinations reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) during 2021–2025, since 1 March.

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.

The First Nations Health Governance Group (FNHGG) met in March 2025. This document provides a record of the meeting.

A poster with information to help you understand your obligations and protections under the new Aged Care Act 2024, starting on 1 November 2025.

In primary health care, Dr Dong Hua gets to expand his knowledge across multiple interest areas and find new ways to help people.

Primary health care gave Shrijana Gautam the opportunity to advance her career while making a difference in the community.

In primary health care, optometrist Mohammed Alebrahimi knows he can make a lasting 
impact on local health.

This report is of gifts given to officers of the Department of Health and Aged Care that are valued at or above the $100 threshold, as at 31 March 2025.

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.

This strategy outlines the required capabilities and minimum training requirements for the My Aged Care workforce.

This report contains monthly statistics for the Voucher Scheme component of the Hearing Services Program for the 2024–25 financial year through to 31 March 2025.

This document contains the terms of reference for the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Advisory Committee (MRAC).