Our work related to preventive health

The Australian Government funds aged care providers’ access to interpreting services through TIS National. Providers can use TIS National to help people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds access and navigate the aged care system. It is available all year round at no cost to them.

The Traumatic Brain Injury Mission is investing $50 million to improve patient recovery after brain injury. It will support projects that predict recovery outcomes, or identify the most effective care and treatments.

Triple P, the positive parenting program, is a free, evidence‑based parenting support system that gives parents and carers practical strategies to build strong relationships, manage behaviour, reduce stress and improve child wellbeing.

The Scope of Practice Review was an independent review led by Professor Mark Cormack. It examined the barriers and opportunities health practitioners face working to their full scope of practice in primary care.

Changes to the Medicare Benefits Schedule items for chronic disease management have been deferred from 1 November 2024 until 1 July 2025. The additional time will support all practices and providers, including GPs and allied health providers, to be ready for the changes to these important services.

We reviewed the comparative clinical and cost-effectiveness of mid-urethral slings (MUS) on the Prescribed List (PL).

The Vaccine Administration Partners Program (VAPP) panel ceased operations on 30 June 2025.

Learn about how the Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) Review Advisory Committee (MRAC) is reviewing VIR MBS items.

We are developing and testing a framework to deliver virtual nursing services to improve clinical care for older people in residential aged care homes.

The WIP improves access to quality medical, nursing, midwifery and allied health services in regional, rural and remote areas. Its financial incentives encourage doctors to work in these areas and support medical practices to employ nurses, midwives and eligible allied health professionals.