Corporate resources
Australian Public Service employee census 2023 – Action Plan
The Australian Public Service (APS) employee census is conducted annually and collects information on attitudes and opinions of APS employees. We gain insights from the results and the action plan outlines our commitment to taking action to improve on our working environment.
Australian Public Service employee census 2023 – Highlights report
The Australian Public Service (APS) employee census is conducted annually and collects information on attitudes and opinions of APS employees. This highlights report presents results for the Department of Health and Aged Care.
Health Ministers Meeting – Communique 10 November 2023
Health Ministers from all Australian governments met in Perth on 10 November 2023 to discuss a range of important issues for Australia’s healthcare system.
Department of Health and Aged Care Evaluation Strategy 2023–2026
This strategy provides a whole-of-department approach to guide the consistent, robust and transparent evaluation of programs and policies.
Gifts and benefits standing disclosure for airline memberships – October 2023
This report details gifts and benefits standing disclosure for airline memberships – October 2023.
Reportable gifts received – September 2023
This report is of gifts given to officers of the Department of Health that are valued over $100, as at 30 September 2023.
Department of Health and Aged Care Annual Report 2022–23
This report describes our work to deliver the government's long term national health plan in the financial year ending 30 June 2023. It includes information about our reforms, operations, budget, governance and performance.
LGBTIQA+ Health and Wellbeing 10-year National Action Plan Expert Advisory Group (EAG) communique – 8 September 2023
This communique summarises the meeting of LGBTIQA+ Health and Wellbeing 10-year National Action Plan Expert Advisory Group (EAG) on 8 September 2023.
Corporate Plan 2023–24
Our Corporate Plan outlines how we will deliver the health system for all Australians throughout 2023–24.
Reportable gifts received – June 2023
This report is of gifts given to officers of the Department of Health that are valued over $100, as at 30 June 2023.
Budget 2023–24: Improving Support for People with Disability
The 2023–24 May Budget includes a number of measures dedicated to improving support for people with disability and delivering outcomes under Australia's Disability Strategy 2021–2031.
Health Portfolio Budget Statements – Budget 2023–24
Portfolio Budget Statements from the 2023–24 Budget.
Stakeholder pack – Budget 2023–24
A complete set of Budget documents for Health's stakeholders or members of the public.
Delivering the largest ever pay rise to aged care workers – Budget 2023–24
This Budget 2023–24 fact sheet outlines measures to increase the wages of aged care workers, roll out a new regulatory model, and embed new aged care assessment arrangements.
Tackling smoking and vaping, and improving cancer outcomes – Budget 2023–24
This Budget 2023–24 fact sheet outlines measures to reduce smoking and vaping rates through stronger legislation, enforcement, education and support.
Health protection, preventive health and sport – Budget 2023–24
This Budget 2023–24 fact sheet outlines continued investments in health protection, preventive health and sport.
Improving the lives of Australians – Budget 2023–24
This Budget 2023–24 fact sheet outlines measures to put patients at the centre of healthcare and strengthen Medicare for all Australians.
Laying the groundwork for mental health and suicide prevention system reform – Budget 2023–24
This Budget 2023–24 fact sheet outlines reforms to the mental health and suicide prevention system. The Australian Government will address workforce shortages and urgent gaps, and extend critical services. This will lay the groundwork for future reform.
Overview – Budget 2023–24
An overview of the 2023–24 Budget. This overview includes measures for Medicare, First Nations health, mental health, health prevention and protection, smoking and vaping, and the aged care workforce.
Building a stronger Medicare – Budget 2023–24
This Budget 2023–24 fact sheet outlines significant reforms to Medicare, delivering critical funding to meet the urgent healthcare needs of today. It responds to the recommendations of the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce and takes key steps to address challenges in our healthcare system.
Certification Statement – Hearing Health Awareness and Prevention campaign
This certification statement, signed by Secretary Brendan Murphy on 2 May 2023, certifies that the Hearing Health Awareness and Prevention campaign complies with relevant guidelines and policies.
Budget 2023–24: National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to getting the NDIS back on track and rebuilding trust with participants, their families and carers.
Certification Statement – Health Star Rating (Phase six) Campaign
This certification statement, signed by Secretary Brendan Murphy on 26 April 2023, certifies that the Health Star Rating Campaign (Phase six) complies with the Australian Government Guidelines on Information and Advertising Campaigns by non-corporate Commonwealth entities (Guidelines).
Reportable gifts received – March 2023
This report is of gifts given to officers of the Department of Health that are valued over $100, as at 31 March 2023.
Multicultural Health Advisory Group – Terms of reference
The Multicultural Health Advisory Group is responsible for engagement with multicultural stakeholder groups on issues including, but not limited to, mental health, primary care, disability and aged care.
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