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.
01 Jun 2026
New Hearing Services Contracts Finalised Ahead of July 2026 Start
The consultation period on the draft Hearing Services Program Service Provider contract has now closed, with feedback received from a range of stakeholders, including both small and large providers as well as industry representatives.
01 Jun 2026
New online Medicare Mental Health Check In expands with self-guided option
Australians can now access expanded early mental health support through the Medicare Mental Health Check In service, which has introduced a new self-guided option alongside its existing guided support.
26 May 2026
New National Campaign Encourages Parents to Keep Childhood Vaccinations Up to Date
A new national campaign in Australia is encouraging parents and carers to ensure children stay up to date with their routine immunisations.
26 May 2026
$18.83 Million Funding Boost for Mental Health Research in Australia
Australia is investing $18.83 million into new research aimed at improving mental health care and preventing mental illness.
25 May 2026
New National Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness of Perimenopause and Menopause
A new national awareness campaign has been launched in Australia to help people better understand perimenopause and menopause and access reliable information and support.
22 May 2026
New 10-Year Plan Aims to Boost Australia’s Health and Medical Research
Australia has introduced a new national plan to strengthen its health and medical research system over the next decade.
26 May 2026
Aged Care Workers Get New Online Training on Updated Aged Care Laws
A new online training module has been launched in Australia to help aged care staff understand changes to the Aged Care Act and how to apply them in daily care.
20 May 2026
New Bulk Billing Calculator and Aged Care Pricing Changes Announced
A new government calculator has been introduced to help GP clinics and practice managers understand the financial benefits of switching to a fully bulk billing model, while also allowing them to show interest in a new incentive program.