15 Jul 2026
Deadline extended for Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council applications
The Australian Government has extended the application deadline for people interested in joining the Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council. Expressions of interest will now close on Sunday, 19 July 2026, at 11:30 pm AEST.
14 Jul 2026
Australia prepares for nationwide AusAlert emergency notification test
Australia is introducing a new emergency notification system called AusAlert, with a nationwide test scheduled for Monday, 27 July 2026, ahead of its official launch later this year.
14 Jul 2026
Round 3 Support at Home Grants Open for Aged Care Providers
Aged care providers can now apply for Round 3 of the Support at Home Thin Markets Grants, with more than $311 million available during the 2026–27 financial year.
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.