09 Sep 2026
Work progresses towards permanent First Nations Aged Care Commissioner
Work has continued to establish a permanent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner, with the Interim Commissioner’s office moving forward on key planning and engagement activities in August 2026.
07 Sep 2026
Consultation opens on future NDIS support coordination service
The Australian Government is seeking feedback on the proposed design of a new NDIS support coordination and connection service.
03 Sep 2026
Pacific Countries Urged to Act Early on Rising HIV Cases
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer has called for stronger regional cooperation to address rising HIV cases across the Pacific, saying early and coordinated action could help prevent the situation from becoming a much larger public health challenge.
03 Sep 2026
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer Highlights Priorities for a Changing Health System
Australia’s health system is facing a wide range of challenges, from infectious disease outbreaks and emergency preparedness to chronic illness, vaccination, disability care and health equity.
02 Sep 2026
Residential Aged Care Funding to Increase From October 2026
Residential aged care providers will receive higher funding from 1 October 2026 following an increase to the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) price.
31 Aug 2026
Feedback sought on proposed changes to NDIS access
The Australian Government has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to how people access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
28 Aug 2026
MRFF review highlights progress and future opportunities for Research Missions
A new Australian Government evaluation has examined how the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Research Missions have performed and contributed to national health research priorities.
28 Aug 2026
$40 million funding boost for nurse, midwife and allied health research
Nurses, midwives and allied health professionals can apply for a new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant aimed at supporting research that can improve healthcare delivery and clinical practice.
27 Aug 2026
New payment model planned for residential aged care
Residential aged care funding will move to a service-based payment model from 1 July 2027, with providers gradually moving away from receiving most of their funding upfront.
26 Aug 2026
Funding Opens to Help Aged Care Providers With Higher Leave Costs
A new grant is available to help eligible aged care providers manage increased leave costs linked to the Fair Work Commission’s 1 August 2026 wage increase for eligible aged care nurses.