09 Jul 2026
New Expert Group to Help Improve NDIS Access Decisions
The Australian Government has created a new Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to provide independent expert advice on changes to NDIS access and eligibility rules.
07 Jul 2026
Registrations Open for National Medicines Symposium 2026
Healthcare professionals, researchers, consumers and policymakers can now register for the National Medicines Symposium 2026, hosted by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.
03 Jul 2026
New Funding Round to Support Aged Care Services in Regional and Specialised Communities
The Australian Government will soon open applications for Round 3 of the Support at Home Thin Markets Grants, providing more than $311 million in funding during 2026–27.
02 Jul 2026
Government Responds to First Nations Aged Care Report with New Commissioner Plan
The Australian Government has released its response to the 2025 Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner’s report, outlining its commitment to improving aged care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
01 Jul 2026
Australian Government Invests $15 Million in New Lung Disease Treatment Research
The Australian Government is investing more than $15 million to support the development of a new treatment that could change how chronic lung disease is managed in Australia and around the world.
24 Jun 2026
People with Motor Neurone Disease to Receive Faster Access to Aged Care Funding
The Australian Government has announced new aged care measures that will give older people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) urgent priority access to ongoing Support at Home funding.
23 Jun 2026
Applications Open for Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council
Australians with expertise in aged care, governance, consumer advocacy, healthcare, and related fields are invited to apply for membership of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council.
23 Jun 2026
Review Completed into Rural Health Commissioner Framework in Australia
A national review into the laws supporting Australia’s rural health leadership has now been completed and presented to Parliament.
19 Jun 2026
$20 Million MRFF Grant to Support More Equitable Primary Health Care Research
The Australian Government is making up to $20 million available through the 2026 Primary Health Care Research grant opportunity to support projects aimed at improving fairness and access across the healthcare system.
17 Jun 2026
Webinar to Showcase Australia’s New 10-Year Health and Medical Research Strategy
Healthcare professionals, researchers and stakeholders are invited to attend a public webinar on 26 June 2026 to learn more about Australia’s new National Health and Medical Research Strategy 2026–2036.