Our work related to family, domestic and sexual violence

The NEBDS helps eligible people with epidermolysis bullosa access dressings, bandages and ancillary products at a reduced cost. It also ensures a consistent level of care across Australia. The scheme is currently administered by Independence Australia on behalf of the Australian Government.

This program helps with the cost of an external breast prostheses after breast cancer surgery. Eligible women can receive a reimbursement of up to $400 for new or replacement external breast prostheses.

In May 2024, the Australian Government announced the development of a National Health and Medical Research Strategy to provide national direction. It aims to build on strengths in the health and medical research sector, fill any gaps, and continue to attract researchers and investors to Australia.

Signed by all Australian governments, the National Health Reform Agreement (NHRA) aims to improve health outcomes for all Australians and ensure our health system is sustainable.

The National Immunisation Program provides free vaccines to eligible people to help reduce diseases that can be prevented by vaccination.

The National Incident Centre (NIC) coordinates the national response to health emergencies, significant events and emerging threats, where human health or human systems are impacted.

This pilot program aimed to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to do the bowel screening test. It provided resources for families and communities, and primary health care professionals participating in the pilot program.

The National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is a screening program using low-dose computed tomography (low-dose CT) scans to look for lung cancer in high-risk people without any symptoms. It aims to find lung cancer early and save lives. Screening for eligible people is available now.

The National Maternity Workforce Strategy 2026–2036 aims to strengthen Australia’s maternity workforce by focusing on recruitment, retention, and culturally safe services nationwide.

The National Medical Stockpile is Australia’s emergency supply of specialised medical products. It helps Australia respond to serious national health emergencies, including pandemics and chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incidents.