Publications

This infographic highlights changes to PBS medicine costs, including a $25 cap for Medicare card holders and co-payment freeze for concession card holders until 2030, applying to more than 900 subsidised medicines.

This postcard highlights PBS patient costs dropping to a maximum of $25 for Medicare card holders from 1 January 2026, while concession card holders continue to pay $7.70 until 2030.

This poster highlights that concession card holders will pay no more than $7.70 per PBS medicine until 2030. It promotes access to over 900 subsidised medicines through the PBS.

This certification statement, signed by A/g Secretary Professor Anthony Lawler on 5 January 2025, certifies that PBS Awareness Campaign (Phase 3: Co-payment Reduction) complies with relevant guidelines and policies.

This public register records data matching undertaken for Medicare compliance purposes. Part VIIIA of the National Health Act 1953 requires the Chief Executive Medicare to maintain this register.

This fact sheet provides a summary on the GP Training Incentive Payments and frequently asked questions.

A resource for GPs outlining available Australian Government-funded mental health supports.

The meeting of the National Aged Care Advisory Council was held on the 19 November 2025.

Counterfeit Abhayrab® rabies vaccines have been circulating in India since 2023. Travellers vaccinated there since Nov 2023 may be unprotected and should replace invalid doses with Australian‑registered vaccines. Healthcare providers should follow ATAGI guidance.

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 presentation, delivered on 1 January 2026, contains an update to Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

This report provides a gap analysis of the barriers that prevent unaccredited general practices from seeking and achieving accreditation under the National General Practice Accreditation Scheme, and identifies factors that could motivate or support them to attain accreditation.

These reports list the percentage of people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 by local government area (LGA).

We are making changes to the way the Compliance rating for Star Ratings is calculated. This fact sheet explains how and when the changes will commence.

The Sparked Program Review independently assesses Australia’s first Health Level 7 (HL7) Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) Accelerator, and measures its progress and impact in advancing FHIR standards for digital health interoperability. It draws on 18 months of phased engagement.

Information about free and government subsidised opportunities to support workers in building and refining their professional aged care skills.

We have developed a Prescribed List Post-listing Review Framework that is used to guide the post-listing review process as part of the Prescribed List Reforms.

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.

Statements of Expectation (SOE) give greater clarity about the government's expectations and priorities about how the regulator will fulfil its statutory responsibilities. The responsible minister issues the SOE.

Frequently Asked Questions Fact Sheet for Health Professionals for a new digital mental health service, Medicare Mental Health Check In.

Health professional fact sheet for a new digital mental health service, Medicare Mental Health Check In.

Consumer fact sheet for a new digital mental health service, Medicare Mental Health Check In.

Health Q Consulting (Health Q) was appointed in November 2023 by the Department of Health, Disability and Aged Care (the Department) to conduct an evaluation of the Private Hospital Stream (PHS) Program.

A Quarterly Financial Reporting non-uploadable template for aged care providers to use as a guide when collating their financial information.

The Aged Care Determination 2025 was made by the System Governor.