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.
16 Jun 2026
Hearing Services Program Update 2026–27: Service Items and Fees
The updated Schedule of Service Items and Fees 2026–27 is now available. It includes clarified requirements, updated definitions, and annual fee indexation changes. These updates apply from 1 July 2026, with no transition period.
11 Jun 2026
Consumer Medicines Line to End in July 2026
Australians will no longer be able to access the Consumer Medicines Line after 30 July 2026, following the end of the service’s current funding agreement.
04 Jun 2026
Government Seeks Public Feedback on Major NDIS Reforms
The Australian Government is preparing to consult with the community on a series of reforms aimed at strengthening the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and ensuring its long-term sustainability.
03 Jun 2026
Government Review Finds Governance and Funding Challenges in cohealth GP Services
The Australian and Victorian Governments have completed an independent review into cohealth’s general practice and related services following earlier plans to close clinics in Collingwood, Fitzroy and Kensington.
02 Jun 2026
New National Service ‘1800MEDICARE’ Promotes 24/7 Free Health Advice
The Australian Government has launched a national campaign to increase awareness of 1800MEDICARE, a free 24/7 service designed to provide health advice for non-emergency medical concerns.
01 Jun 2026
New Bulk Billing Clinics Planned for Hunter and Central Coast Under Medicare Expansion
The Australian Government has announced a $25.3 million investment over three years to establish up to six new fully bulk billed GP clinics across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Lower Hunter and Central Coast regions.