Publications

The draft department report is to summarise the review process to date and outline the proposed recommendations. The report is provided as a draft for stakeholder feedback on the proposed recommendations.

The Workforce Incentive Program Practice Stream Guidelines set out how the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) – Practice Stream operates including eligibility, how to apply and how payments are calculated.

This flowchart shows the process for applying for approval to change ownership of an approved pharmacy (not involving relocation).

These resources provide guidance on submitting funding requests for the assistive technology and home modifications needs of their Home Care Packages (HCP) care recipients transitioning to Support at Home. They are for staff of approved organisations providing home care services.

This fact sheet outlines the informed consent requirements for registered providers on obtaining informed consent from a Restrictive Practices Substitute Decision Maker (RPSDM) to use a restrictive practice on an older person.

We are seeking allied health input on how to categorise and describe therapy supports for upcoming NDIS planning changes, with further public consultation on amended rules scheduled for March 2026.

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

These guidelines contain an overview of the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) and information relating to the WIP - Doctor Stream.

This fact sheet provides information on the Workforce Incentive Program Practice Stream (WIP-PS) payment.

Health and Mental Health Ministers met in Canberra on 13 February 2026 to reaffirm their commitment to progress mental health and suicide prevention priorities.

This presentation outlines a patient journey under an Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan, showing GP assessment, reviews and referrals, allied health reporting, specialist input, and access to Medicare‑funded psychological and dietetic services over 12 months.

Health and Mental Health Ministers met in Canberra today to reaffirm their collective commitment to national reform supporting mental health and suicide prevention priorities.

This table provides COVID-19 vaccination rates of aged care residents by facility across Australia over the past 12 months, using data from the Australian Immunisation Register.

This guide will help you approach the topic of vaping with your child or a young person you care about.

Frequently asked questions about vaping for parents and carers.

View this poster from the Youth Vaping Education Campaign which focuses on quitting vaping. This poster is for use in community settings, such as community waiting areas or on community noticeboards.

Aged care providers can display this poster in their workplaces to share information about training opportunities with their workforce.

View this poster from the Youth Vaping Education Campaign which focuses on the health harms of vaping. This poster is for use in community settings, such as community waiting areas or on community noticeboards.

Download and share this tile on your social media channels to help raise awareness of the support services available to help young people quit vapes.

Download and share this tile on your social media channels to help raise awareness about the health harms of vaping and encourage young people to quit vapes.

Standard clinical category definitions for private health insurance hospital policies, released on 13 February 2026 and effective 1 March 2026.

This spreadsheet classifies MBS items by private health insurance clinical category or procedure type and includes MBS items effective 1 March 2026.

Summary report for the development of an assurance methodology for the National Aged Care Quality Indicator Program

A news update from the Health Workforce Taskforce (HWT) on 21 October 2024.

This document outlines the products, equipment and home modifications that eligible participants can access through the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme.