04 Jan 2024
Report on the Australian Brain Cancer Mission
Read about the review of the Australian Brain Cancer Mission.
22 Dec 2023
COVID-19 emergency leave extended for permanent aged care residents
We have extended emergency leave for permanent aged care residents for 12 months. This means residents who wish to temporarily relocate during COVID-19 outbreaks can continue to use emergency leave instead of social leave through to 31 December 2024.
21 Dec 2023
Additional $15 million in 2023-24 for CHSP ad hoc grant opportunity
An additional $15 million in 2023-24 is now available for the CHSP ad hoc grant opportunity (GO5672) to support providers.
21 Dec 2023
The Digital Health Blueprint has been published
The Digital Health Blueprint 2023–2033 outlines the Australian Government’s ten-year vision for the role digital health capabilities will continue to play in delivering a more person-centred, connected, and sustainable health system for Australians.
22 Dec 2023
Launch of the National Immunisation Program Vaccinations in Pharmacy (NIPVIP) Program
From 1 January 2024, participating pharmacies can receive payment for administering National Immunisation Program (NIP) vaccines in a pharmacy setting.
20 Dec 2023
New Aged Care Act consultation now open
Public consultation on the draft new Aged Care Act is open until 16 February 2024. Have your say and help shape Australia’s aged care system.
19 Dec 2023
Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council appointments
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Advisory Council has reappointed Andrea Coote and appointed Professor Valerie Braithwaite.
15 Dec 2023
$55.8 million for grants to support additional postgraduate psychology places
A new grant opportunity assists higher education providers to increase postgraduate psychology places.
15 Dec 2023
Measuring the wellbeing of First Nations youth
Australian youth are among the healthiest in the world, but First Nations youth continue to be left behind. To help close this gap, researchers are developing a wellbeing measure specifically for First Nations youth.
14 Dec 2023
Nominate your organisation to manage the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme
Calling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned organisations to nominate to manage the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS).