Videos

From 1 January 2025, there is a one-year freeze on the maximum patient cost of PBS medicines and a 5-year freeze for concession card holders. Find out more at health.gov.au/cheapermedicines.

Watch this video with Dr Christie Rodda – a rural area GP sharing how 60-day prescriptions improve access and affordability for patients in remote areas.

Watch this video with Janelle Scully – an optometrist highlighting the benefits of 60-day prescriptions for patients with chronic conditions.

From 1 January 2025, there is a one-year freeze on the maximum patient cost of PBS medicines and a 5-year freeze for concession card holders. Find out more at health.gov.au/cheapermedicines.

Hear more answers to frequently asked questions about 60-day prescriptions in this second episode of videos by Dr Nicole Higgins.

This animation provides more information about Medicare and how bulk billing works.

This animation provides an overview of Medicare benefits such as affordable health care, urgent care, mental health services and dental services for eligible children.

This video explains the purpose of the Residents’ Experience Survey, how it works and what to expect if you are asked to participate. The Residents’ Experience Survey is a chance for aged care residents to share their thoughts on the care they receive at their home.

LADbible asks former vapers and non-vapers in their team what they think about vaping.

LADbible asks former vapers in their team for their quitting tips.

The Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Andrea Kelly reflects on her experiences travelling around the country, listening to older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, in 2024.

Influenza is a common and contagious viral infection and can be serious in children.

Mumps is a contagious viral infection that can have serious complications in children.

Haemophilus influenza Type B, also known as Hib is a bacterial infection that can cause serious complications in children. 

Vaccines under the National Immunisation Program give children the best protection from serious disease as soon as possible. 

Learn about what you can expect before, during and after your child’s vaccination appointment with immunisation nurse, Deidre Brogan.

Hear about when and why children are recommended to receive the vaccines listed on the immunisation schedule with immunisation nurse, Deidre Brogan.

Rubella is a viral illness that can have serious complications in babies and pregnant people.

Varicella, also known as chickenpox, is a highly contagious virus that causes discomfort and can be dangerous in babies and pregnant people.

Meningococcal is a contagious bacterial infection that can be fatal in children and requires emergency medical attention. 

Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is a bacterial infection that can have serious complications in children.

Hepatitis B is a virus that can have serious complications in children that can be chronic and lifelong. 

Rotavirus is a viral infection that can be dangerous in babies and children as it can cause serious gastro symptoms.

Measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause serious complications in children. 

Pneumococcal disease is a bacteria that lives in the nose and throat and can have serious complications in children.