Publications

The information in this manual is intended as a general guide to providers on the policy intent of the Residential Care Service List and the Higher Everyday Living Fee (HELF).

This booklet provides information on the care and services that residential care homes are required to provide.

Service level Star Ratings data as at February 2026.

This communique summarises the meeting of the Multicultural Health Advisory Group, held on 25 February 2026.

The National Strategic Framework for Chronic Conditions 2026–2035 sets Australia’s long term plan to prevent and manage chronic illness. It guides governments, health services and communities to work together, focusing on prevention, integrated care, equity and shared risk factors.

Learn more about the harms of smoking, how to quit and support options to help you keep at quitting.

The AN-ACC Assessment Inter-rater Reliability Analysis report has been prepared by an independent organisation, Ernst & Young, and details the statistical checks undertaken to confirm the repeatability and reliability of AN-ACC assessment outcomes.

This guidance material aims to assist registered providers delivering funded aged care services to understand and comply with the worker screening requirements introduced by the Aged Care Act 2024 and the Aged Care Rules 2025 that commence on 1 November 2025.

We’re committed to an inclusive, respectful workplace. Gender equality is built into our culture, policies and practices. Guided by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency's (WGEA) 6 indicators and our Inclusion Framework 2025–30, we focus on improvement, transparency and accountability.

Learn about the new Chronic Conditions Prevention and Integrated Care Program. It funds evidence‑based prevention, early detection and integrated care through national grants to improve outcomes and reduce health inequities.

Provides an Easy Read overview of the key highlights and priorities of the National Carer Strategy 2024–2034.

This poster explains who unpaid carers are, highlights the challenges they face, and outlines how governments will recognise carers and improve access to timely support, services, work, education, and wellbeing.

Social media tiles you can use to promote the National Carer Strategy.

Social media tiles you can use to promote the National Carer Strategy with First Nations people.

This document provides guidance for CHSP providers about Stage 3 changes to Data Exchange (DEX) reporting requirements.

This factsheet provides an update on recent and upcoming changes to Data Exchange (DEX) reporting requirements under the CHSP.

This resource lists all eligible MBS items for the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program.

Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) Statement on the Administration of Seasonal Influenza Vaccines in 2026.

This fact sheet provides information about getting vaccinated against the flu in 2026.

This fact sheet provides advice for vaccination providers on administering influenza vaccines in 2026.

An indexed list of files created or updated by our Statutory office holders and portfolio agencies in the past 12 months as required by Senate Order 12.

Learn more about the harms of smoking, how to quit and support options to help you give up for good.

These frequently asked questions provide information on smoking and quitting, including how smoking affects your physical and mental health, and those around you. They also contain information on how to quit and support resources.

These frequently asked questions provide information on vaping and quitting, including how vaping affects your physical and mental health. They also contain information on how to quit and support resources.

We encourage you to use the resources in this kit and share them with people in your community.