23 Apr 2026
Personal care to be fully covered under Support at Home from October
The Australian Government has announced that personal care services will be fully funded for eligible participants under the Support at Home program starting 1 October 2026.
23 Apr 2026
Older Australians to get fully funded personal care under new home care changes
Older Australians receiving in-home care will no longer need to pay out of pocket for personal care services from October 2026, under a new government reform.
14 May 2026
NDIS reform Bill introduced to strengthen long-term sustainability
On 14 May 2026, the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill was presented to Parliament.
12 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.