13 May 2026
Federal Budget 2026–27 focuses on health and aged care
Information from the 2026–27 Federal Budget shows ongoing reforms aimed at improving Medicare, disability, and aged care services across Australia.
06 May 2026
$28.5 Million MRFF Grant to Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) has announced a new $28.5 million grant opportunity aimed at supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health research programs.
28 Apr 2026
New Aged Care Funding Trial Opens in Australia
The Australian Government has opened applications for a new aged care funding trial called the Support at Home Pooled Funding Trial. The program will test a different way of funding in-home aged care services for older Australians.
22 Apr 2026
Government Moves to Secure Future of the NDIS
The Australian Government says it is taking action to protect the future of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which supports people with permanent and significant disability.
13 Apr 2026
$23 Million Boost for Long COVID Research in Australia
The Australian Government has announced up to $23 million through its 2026 grant program to improve understanding and treatment of long COVID.
13 Apr 2026
More Urgent Care Clinics Coming as New Awareness Campaign Begins
Australians will soon find it easier to get quick medical care close to home, with the Australian Government starting Phase 3 of its Medicare Urgent Care Clinics campaign.
10 Apr 2026
More Than 3,700 Practices Now in Bulk Billing Incentive Program
More than 3,700 general practices across Australia are now participating in the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP), according to new figures.
10 Apr 2026
Bulk Billing Incentive Payments to Include Reassessments
The second quarterly payments under the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program may include reassessments to correct previous payment differences, Services Australia has confirmed.
07 Apr 2026
New Expert Panel to Shape Australia’s Medical Research Future
The Australian Government has announced a refreshed Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB), bringing together leading experts from Australia and overseas to help guide how funding is used from the Medical Research Future Fund.
02 Apr 2026
Fully Subsidised Hearing Devices Announced Under Hearing Services Program
The Australian Government has released a new provider notice confirming that fully subsidised hearing devices will be available for certain patients under the Hearing Services Program.