Publications

These frequently asked questions will help medical practitioners, administrative staff in medical practices and hospitals, and software vendors to understand and meet their obligations when claiming bulk billing under Medicare.

A fictional case study on Amira, who is expecting her first child and her choice to get the maternal RSV vaccination to protect her baby from birth with support from her doctor and family.

A summary of December 2025 funds returned from private health insurers to policyholders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

This campaign poster encourages you to vaccinate your child.

Use this form to request a review of decision of a compliance decision under section 129AAJ(1) or section 129ACB(1) (‘Shared Debt Determinations’) of the Health Insurance Act 1973; section 56D(1) of the Dental Benefits Act 2008; or section 99ABD(1) of the National Health Act 1953.

Information for NDIS participants to help you understand the changes we are making and what they mean for you.

Information for NDIS providers to help you understand the changes we are making and what they mean for you.

This dashboard provides users with information on the progress of residential aged care funding assessments.

This document is designed to support Primary Health Networks (PHNs) that are participating in the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist Measure – Residential Aged Care Home Support Grant Program.

This document is designed to assist pharmacist and residential aged care home participation in the Aged Care On-site Pharmacist Measure. It includes information about the Measure, useful resources and links.

Allows aged care residents to assign Medicare benefits directly to their provider for ongoing bulk-billed services.

Allows patients to pre-authorise the assignment of Medicare benefits for specified bulk-billed services.

Allows patients of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and Aboriginal Medical Services to assign Medicare benefits.

Allows patients to pre-authorise the assignment of Medicare benefits for diagnostic imaging services.

Enables MyMedicare patients to assign Medicare benefits directly to their provider for ongoing bulk-billed services.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 will make changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013. This fact sheet is a summary of recent amendments agreed to in response to feedback.

The Supporting older people: Volunteer learning guide helps registered providers and volunteer managers understand and deliver training on the five core topics consistently.

Portfolio Budget Statements from the 2025–26 Budget.

View the current and previous BIR and MPIR for residential aged care. Find out which rate to use to calculate accommodation payments and contributions and interest amounts.

This guide explains how to create and maintain information about service delivery outlets using the My Aged Care Service and Support Portal.

This user guide gives instructions on how to use the My Aged Care service and support portal, focussing on administrator functions for all programs.

This guidance document provides advice to Primary Health Networks (PHNs) on developing or commissioning low-intensity mental health services to form an integrated part of a stepped care system.

This guidance document provides advice to Primary Health Networks (PHNs) on expectations and strategies for commissioning psychological services targeting the mental health needs of people living in residential aged care homes.

This chart shows the structure of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing including our divisions, branches, statutory office holders and high priority taskforces.