Publications

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

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

Influenza (flu) immunisation data – 1 March to 10 May 2026

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 Rural Other Medical Practitioners (ROMPs) participants.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Regional Training Hub Evaluation sought to understand the role and impact of the Regional Training Hubs within the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training Program.

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

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

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.

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

Contains new public information about the intent to develop the multi profession boards decision making framework – following on the HWT Chair presentation to National Boards yesterday.

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.

GPMS has streamlined the way approved providers update their information. Maintaining your details within the Manage Your Organisation tile enables up to date information to be shared between the aged care and healthcare systems to improve the efficiency and quality of care to older Australians.

The FNGPTC releases a communique at the conclusion of each meeting summarising key discussions, decisions, and agreed actions. This ensures transparency and keeps stakeholders informed of the committee’s outcomes.

This report summarises the consultation on the 2026 Indigenous Health Research Fund grant opportunity between 17 October 2025 and 28 November 2025. The Indigenous Health Research Fund is a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) mission.

This report summarises the outcomes from the 2025 Hearing Services Program provider self-assessment process.