Our work related to preventive health

The Flexible Approach to Training in Expanded Settings (FATES) program funds non-general practitioner specialist medical training activities. It aims to improve distribution and supply of specialist medical training in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia.

We are investing $1.995 million from 2022–2026 to make interpreting services available to eligible allied health services. This funding will improve access to allied health services.

The Frontier Health and Medical Research initiative will provide $700 million over 10 years from 2024–25 to support researchers to develop new health and medical breakthroughs.

The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive supports older people living in residential aged care. This will help them receive quality primary care services from their regular provider and practice.

The General Practitioner Procedural Training Support Program (GPPTSP) aims to improve maternity services for women living in rural and remote areas. It supports general practitioners (GPs) in those areas to gain procedural skills in anaesthetics and obstetrics.

Learn about general use items and the history around these items on the Prescribed List.

The Genomics Health Futures Mission is investing $500.1 million in genomic research. It will improve testing and diagnosis for many diseases, help personalise treatment options to better target and improve health outcomes. It will also reduce unnecessary interventions and health costs.