Publications

This document describes the processes to determine fees for applications to provide medicines subsidised by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. It also outlines the current and forecasted financial performance of the process.

This communique summarises the meeting of the Rheumatic Fever Strategy (RFS) Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) held on 28 March 2023.

This fact sheet explains the Higher Everyday Living Fee (HELF) that will be introduced on 1 November 2025. It includes useful information on the new fee and the transition from previous arrangements for both providers and consumers.

This infographic shows the number of flu (influenza) vaccinations reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) during 2022–2025, since 1 March.

This data extract provides all headline figures from all Financial Reports on the Australian Aged Care Sector (FRAACS) inclusive of the 2023-24 financial year. This extract will be updated annually in line with each new FRAACS publication.

These guidelines assist approved aged care providers with police certificate and NDIS Worker Screening requirements.

The department undertook the 2025–27 Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Extension Survey to gather provider insights on proposed changes and prepare for the transition of CHSP to the Support at Home program from no earlier than 1 July 2027.

If you need to submit a report, you must submit in the form of this template. Details on how to complete the templates can be found in the introduction tab of each template.

If you need to submit a report, you must submit in the form of this template. Details on how to complete the templates can be found in the introduction tab of each template.

This list is to guide aged care providers on what to do before and after 1 November 2025, to implement the new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program.

If you need to submit a report, you must submit in the form of this template. Details on how to complete the templates can be found in the introduction tab of each template.

This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on 2025.

This document summarises the discussion and outcomes of the Digital Transformation Sector Partners meeting on July 2025.

This document outlines the structure, function, roles and responsibilities of the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). The intended audience is ATAGI members and interested members of the general public.

This report is of gifts given to officers of the Department of Health and Aged Care that are valued at or above the $100 threshold, as at 30 June 2025.

This document provides a list of biosimilar medicines that are subsidised under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

This pack features 12 inspiring real-life stories from primary health care professionals and shareable resources to showcase what they love about their work.

Quarterly Financial Report frequently asked questions for residential aged care providers to use as a guide when collating their labour costs and hours financial information.

The Health Technology Assessment Consumer Consultative Committee (HTACCC) met on 21 and 22 May 2025 for its 28th formal meeting. This document provides a record of the meeting.

Thank you again for your thoughtful and positive engagement in the Independent Review of Complexity in the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. The Review is now complete, and the Final Report has been submitted to Health Ministers for consideration.

This help desk reference guide is designed to support approved age care providers to seek assistance from the correct help desks.

This report and accompanying table provide a fortnightly summary on notifications of Australia's nationally notifiable diseases for 23 June 2025 to 6 July 2025

This framework outlines Australia's national approach to screening all babies for hearing impairment, to ensure they can access early intervention and minimise the impact of hearing impairment.

This page contains the link to the PDF version of the Support at Home self-management module. Users will be able to download the PDF resource and access the training offline.

This guide helps you understand aged care regulatory and governance responsibilities of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.