11 Jun 2024
Progress towards the National Lung Cancer Screening Program
Australia’s first new cancer screening program in 20 years, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is on track to start in July 2025
07 Jun 2024
Residential aged care homes can offer Monthly Care Statements from October
From October 2024, we encourage all residential aged care homes to voluntarily offer Monthly Care Statements to improve communication with residents and their representatives.
06 Jun 2024
Cervical screening self-collection
Healthcare practices and clinics offering cervical screening are encouraged to set themselves up to support patient screening choice.
06 Jun 2024
Have your say on our mission to improve cardiovascular health
We are seeking feedback on the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) $220 million Cardiovascular Health Mission.
05 Jun 2024
A FREE life-saving test will soon be available to people aged 45 to 49.
Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer and around 15,500 Aussies are diagnosed with the disease every year. From 1 July 2024, 1.6 million Australians aged 45 to 49 will be able to join the Australian Government’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Progra
04 Jun 2024
Investing in today’s research for tomorrow’s health care
Read how the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) 3rd 10-year Investment Plan will support Australian research to ensure Australians receive the highest quality health care.
04 Jun 2024
Helping newborn babies to start breathing
One in ten newborns need help to start breathing at birth. Australian company ResusRight is developing a world-first portable resuscitation monitor. The Nemo monitor shows paramedics and birth attendants how much air to give the baby, helping to avoid injury or death.
30 May 2024
Draft new Aged Care Act consultation feedback report available
Our consultation on the draft new Aged Care Act closed on 8 March 2024. Read about what we heard and what will happen next with the Act.
23 May 2024
Expansion of the National Sign Language Program (NSLP)
From 1 July 2024, the NSLP will include sign language interpreting and captioning services for health and medical appointments.
22 May 2024
Consultation for the Review of the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 now open
We invite interested stakeholders to participate in the review.