Primary care resources

This document outlines the terms of reference for the Strengthening Medicare Implementation Oversight Committee (IOC). It includes the committee's purpose, context, role and function, composition and more.

The Strengthening Medicare Implementation Oversight Committee (IOC) met on 7 August 2025 for its fourth formal meeting. This document provides a record of the meeting.

Aboriginal health services in remote areas can use this form to apply to take part in the Remote Area Aboriginal Health Services Program. Under this program, approved health services can provide free Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines to their patients.

This resource lists all eligible MBS items for the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program.

The Final Evaluation Report of the Curriculum Development in Intellectual Disability Health Project (CDP) presents the evaluation outcomes of the CDP from March 2021 to June 2025.

The Final Evaluation Report of the Curriculum Development in Intellectual Disability Health Project (CDP) presents the evaluation findings for the CDP from March 2021 to June 2025.

The Activity Catalogue contains a snapshot of activities and accompanies the Midpoint Evaluation Report (June 2025) for the Greater Choice for At Home Palliative Care Program (2021-2025) delivered by PHNs, the Program aims to increase access to palliative care at home and in the community.

The Midpoint Case Studies is a pop-out document accompanying the Midpoint Evaluation Report (June 2025) for the Greater Choice for At Home Palliative Care Program (2021-2025) delivered by PHNs, the Program aims to increase access to palliative care at home and in the community.

The purpose of these guidelines is to assist a pharmacist who is considering making a request to the Minister for approval to supply pharmaceutical benefits at particular pharmacy premises.

Under the Aged Care On-site Pharmacists Measure, funding has been available for community pharmacies and aged care providers to employ aged care on-site pharmacists in residential aged care homes.

This report describes the work underway to deliver the National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability. The report spans activity undertaken from 1 December 2023 to 31 December 2024.

This fact sheet contains information about what primary health care is, the workforce and choosing a career in primary health care.

This infographic explains the benefits of choosing a career in primary health care.

Poster to support primary health care careers.

This FAQ resource is designed to help practices and providers understand the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program. It covers key topics such as program details, eligibility, benefits, registration, and operational procedures.

This document contains annual statistics about the use of Medicare by state and territory from 2009–10 to 2024–25.

This document contains annual statistics about the use of Medicare by Modified Monash Model locations, from 2009–10 to 2024-25.

The Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA) Agreement Oversight Forum (AOF) is an oversight committee, with members representing the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.

This pack features 12 inspiring real-life stories from primary health care professionals and shareable resources to showcase what they love about their work.

This pack features 12 inspiring real-life stories from primary health care professionals and shareable resources to showcase what they love about their work.

This review provides independent advice on Western New South Wales Primary Health Network’s compliance with its financial and performance obligations with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.

This evidence review explores the value of health professionals working to full scope of practice in primary care settings.

This fact sheet details the new legislated Additional Community Supply Support (ACSS) payment under the Eighth Pharmacy Agreement (8CPA).

A student resource to help you understand the different roles and pathways in primary health care. Make a difference for your Mob, start your career in primary health care today.

This form is to provide or update your banking details to the department for payments made through claiming for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.