Publications

This terms of reference outlines the role and work remit of the Psychosocial Project Group.

These attachments to PHI circular 75/25 are the 2026 private health insurance premium application form and templates.

This attachment to PHI circular 75/25 is the Minister for Health and Ageing’s statement of expectations for the 2026 premium round which outlines matters that the Minister intends to pay particular regard to in his consideration of applications.

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 user guide for practice managers and GPs includes step-by-step instructions to support use of the Bulk Billing Incentives Calculator.

This resource lists all eligible MBS items for the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program.

This document provides information for prescribers about the rollout of electronic prescribing conformant eNRMC systems in residential aged care, including the various types of eNRMC systems they may encounter during the transition phase.

Practice managers who register their interest in joining the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) via the Expression of Interest form can request to receive early access to Medicare Bulk Billing Practice signage. This resource provides a preview of the signage available to order.

The Medicare Mental Health Kids National Service Model (formerly Head to Health) has been developed to support consistency in the establishment, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs as well as providing clear expectations regarding functions and quality

This publication provides information for unsuccessful and ineligible applicants on why their applications were unsuccessful/ineligible and also how unsuccessful applications could have been strengthened

This report on awarded MRFF grants, that are not under media embargo, is correct as at 11 September 2025. It includes information on grant recipients (including Grant ID), funded projects, timeframes, grant values and MRFF grant opportunity funding rates.

This fact sheet explains why this change is being introduced and provides guidance on the process for Triage Delegates after a Support Plan Review (SPR).

This factsheet will help providers understand how to allocate pooled care management funds within a service delivery branch. It explains the allocation and management of care management funding and what a service delivery branch is.

This manual is for Assessment Organisations. It guides assessors on using good practices in the assessment of older people’s support needs and their eligibility for Australian Government–subsidised aged care services.

A flowchart that illustrates the Medicare referral pathway for allied health treatment following the diagnosis of a complex neurodevelopmental condition (such as autism)

The Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan 2025–2028 outlines the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s commitments to reconciliation through actions focused on relationships, respect, opportunities, and governance, aiming to embed cultural safety and equity across its work.

This communique summarises the meeting of the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Review Implementation Advisory Group held on 11 September 2025.

The Minister for Health and Aged Care must declare a facility to be a hospital under section 121–5(6) of the Private Health Insurance Act 2007. View the current list of declared hospitals.

The Data Governance Framework covers data we collected and data obtained from external sources, including other government organisations. It offers best-practice principles-based guidance on managing data and information assets throughout their lifecycle.

A flowchart that illustrates the Medicare referral pathway when allied health assessments are used to support the diagnosis of an eligible disability.

A flowchart that illustrates the Medicare referral pathway for allied health treatment following the diagnosis of an eligible disability

This publication provides information on successful applicants in the ACCAP round, including the amount of the grant, provider and service details as well as geographical and remoteness information.

A flowchart that illustrates the Medicare referral pathway when allied health assessments are used to support the diagnosis of a complex neurodevelopmental condition (such as autism)

This document aims to help patients and guardians understand patient eligibility and Medicare diagnosis and treatment services for complex neurodevelopmental conditions (such as autism)

This document aims to help patients and guardians understand patient eligibility and Medicare diagnosis and treatment requirements for a specified list of disabilities