02 May 2024

Video message from health minister: nominate a Medicare Champion now!

Do you know a person, team or practice who goes above and beyond to improve the health of their community? Nominate them for a Stronger Medicare Award.

02 May 2024

Transforming health and medical research in Australia

The Australian Government is investing $1.89 billion, and will develop a national strategy, to transform health and medical research in Australia.

01 May 2024

Express interest in the Menu and Mealtime Review Program by 10 May

Are you a residential aged care provider? Express your interest in receiving a free menu and mealtime review. Expressions of interest close on 10 May 2024.

02 May 2024

Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly’s interview on ABC News Breakfast on 30 April 2024

Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly’s interview with Michael Rowland on ABC News Breakfast about getting vaccinated against influenza (flu).

30 Apr 2024

Consumer Health Literacy and Health Professional Education Grant Opportunity Forum presentation

Learn about the forum we hosted for stakeholders interested in the Consumer Health Literacy or Health Professional Education Grant Opportunity.

24 Apr 2024

Expansion of the National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) Program

From Monday 29 April 2024, the NIPVIP Program will be expanded to allow pharmacies to claim a payment for the off-site administration of National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccinations in residential aged care and disability homes.

18 Apr 2024

Scope of Practice Review Issues Paper 2 – call for submissions

We are now calling for submissions in response to Issues Paper 2

23 Apr 2024

Time to get your flu vaccine

A statement by the Head of the interim Australian Centre for Disease Control Professor Paul Kelly.

16 Apr 2024

Growth funding grants now open to expand CHSP services

Two grant opportunities are now open for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme to address service gaps, ensuring services are available when and where they are needed most.

05 Apr 2024

Webinar: Introduction to aged care cost collection

The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) is hosting two webinars in April 2024. The webinars will provide information about aged care cost collection and how your contribution will help shape the future of Australian aged care services.