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The Australian Government has launched a new advertising campaign to raise awareness about changes to maximum patient costs for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines that help ease the cost of medicines.

We have created a video to help aged care providers and workers better understand registration categories, and how providers will be assessed against strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.

The Health Insurance (Bonded Medical Program) Rule 2020 has been updated.

Medicare Mental Health Check In is a new digital service, providing free low-intensity mental health support for people with mild-mental health challenges. Working one step at a time, the service will help build practical skills and confidence to feel more prepared for life’s ups and downs.

Outbreaks of measles continue in many countries.  Australians travelling overseas may be at risk of infection with measles.  This includes travellers to popular tourist destinations; for example, periodic outbreaks of measles continue to be reported in Indonesia, including Bali.

For First Nations people in rural and remote areas, a medical test can mean travelling long distances to the nearest laboratory. Transport can be a challenge, and it can take weeks for results—delaying treatment and increasing the risk of complications. Point of care testing may turn this around.

Introducing 1800MEDICARE – a free 24/7 service where you can speak to a registered nurse about any health concern.

The Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing, the Hon Mark Butler MP, has appointed Professor Zoe Wainer as the inaugural Director-General of the Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC).

Join us on 24 and 25 February 2026 for Australia’s Disability Strategy National Forum.

We are working to improve the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS Review recommended all providers should be registered.