Publications

The document reviews aged care accommodation pricing, including government support, resident payments, and recent reforms to balance resident protection and provider sustainability.

This document outlines the terms of reference for the Accommodation Pricing Review.

This roadmap outlines key dates and milestones that aged care providers should be aware of in the lead up to the start of the new Aged Care Act from 1 November 2025.

Health Ministers met in Perth today to discuss several health system reform priorities

This weekly report provides a snapshot of data on the impact of COVID-19 in residential aged care facilities nationally in 2025. It includes data on the number of services impacted and number of staff and resident cases, as well as workforce, vaccine rollout, testing and PPE provided to services.

National Vaccine Storage Guidelines 'Strive for 5' chart for keeping track of vaccine fridge temperatures.

This document outlines the terms of reference for the Strengthening Medicare Implementation Oversight Committee (IOC). It includes the committee's purpose, context, role and function, composition and more.

The National Vaccine Storage Guidelines ‘Strive for 5’, provides information and advice for vaccine storage management for Australian immunisation service providers.

National Vaccine Storage Guidelines 'Strive for 5' poster that outlines the cold chain breach protocol and how to report a breach.

National Vaccine Storage Guidelines 'Strive for 5' poster with tips on vaccine management and space to write in useful contact details.

National Vaccine Storage Guidelines ‘Strive for 5’, Appendix 6 includes a checklist and temperature chart for mobile or outreach immunisation clinics, or emergency storage of vaccines.

Use this checklist for emergency storage of vaccines including power or refrigerator failure.

‘Strive for 5’ National Vaccine Storage Guidelines vaccine storage self-audit checklist.

This evaluation report presents the findings into the service model and staffing skills mix of specialised homeless aged care homes. The report gives recommendations about models of care, skills mix and care minutes, monitoring and reporting.

This guide is designed to assist Registered Providers of aged care services complete their Quarterly Financial Report (QFR) from Quarter 2, 2025-26.

This factsheet outlines key information regarding changes to notification requirements for Queensland physicians following the amendment of the Health Legislation Act (No. 2) 2025 (Queensland) on 23 September 2025.

This guide is designed to assist Registered Providers of aged care services complete their Aged Care Financial Report (ACFR) for 2025-26.

These terms of reference set out the roles and responsibilities of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) for the period 2021–2026. It also includes details on the MRFF Act 2015, logistical arrangements and membership.

This fortnightly Australian Respiratory Surveillance Report (ARSR) includes information about acute respiratory illnesses including COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.

This is the final report of a rapid review of the regulatory and accreditation environment for the ART and IVF sectors to identify opportunities for improvement.

This fact sheet provides guidance to assist obstetricians understand Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) billing, particularly where group practice or locum arrangements apply.

This report on awarded MRFF grants, that are not under media embargo, is correct as at 25 September 2025. It includes information on grant recipients (including Grant ID), funded projects, timeframes, grant values and MRFF grant opportunity funding rates.

The Strengthening Medicare Implementation Oversight Committee (IOC) met on 7 August 2025 for its fourth formal meeting. This document provides a record of the meeting.

Aboriginal health services in remote areas can use this form to apply to take part in the Remote Area Aboriginal Health Services Program. Under this program, approved health services can provide free Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines to their patients.

The Health Provider Compliance Strategy 2025–30 outlines our risk and proportion-based approach to health provider compliance. We aim to prevent incorrect claiming, support providers to get it right, and effectively address cases of non-compliance, contributing to a sustainable Medicare system.