Publications

This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Better Access Initiative, including changes which commence on 1 November 2025.

This document provides answers to the questions raised during the Cultivate a home webinar held on 16 April 2026.

The Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Reference Group (NMSRG) was established to enable key nursing and midwifery experts to provide comment and advice to the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the Department) and the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer (CNMO) on relevant nursing and midwife

This report presents median and average measures of the time elapsed between application through My Aged Care to commencement of aged care services for the 1 November 2025 – 31 March 2026 (Quarter 2 and Quarter 3 of 2025-26) reporting period.

The 2026–27 Budget continues the Australian Government’s reforms to strengthen Medicare and ensure all Australians can access affordable, high-quality health care when and where they need it.

This timeline outlines the key dates for implementing the Government’s plan to secure the future of the NDIS. This includes when legislation will be introduced, when consultation will occur and when changes for participants and providers will begin.

Budget 2025–26: Portfolio Supplementary Additional Estimates Statements (PSAES)

Portfolio Budget Statements from the 2026–27 Budget.

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

This user guide helps participants of the Bonded Medical Program to update the medical course timeframe in their BRoSS record.

These guidelines provide information about the responsibilities of Rural Other Medical Practitioners (ROMPs) participants.

These procedures outline how we determine whether a current or former employee has breached the Australian Public Service (APS) Code of Conduct. It also outlines any sanctions that may be imposed.

These guidelines provide information about the responsibilities of Other Medical Practitioners Extension Program (OMPEP) participants.

This fact sheet provides an overview of the Restorative Care Pathway and how it can be used for short-term restorative care.

This document supports providers to understand and measure how the workforce is applying changes to the new Aged Care Act in everyday practice.

This checklist helps aged care workers answer questions raised by older people, their families and carers.

This document supports aged care providers to identify issues and explore solutions.

This document helps aged care workers respond to everyday situations where something needs action.

This guide helps aged care providers set up a Community of Practice in their organisation.

This guidance supports aged care workers communicate in ways that work best for each older person.

This feasibility study explores the current landscape of unhealthy food marketing to children and provides a better understanding of the options available for consideration.

Read the Council of Elders profiles to find out more about each of the members including their background, lived experiences and why ageing well and aged care are important to them.

Securing the NDIS for future generations outlines how we will protect the NDIS for people with permanent and significant disability and for future generations who will rely on it.

The Distribution Working Group (DWG) reviews requests to change an area’s classification. The status recommendation and final decisions are provided to the Minister. All previous outcomes and reviews are published in this document.

The template for reporting on the progress of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grants administered by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).