26 Mar 2026

Easter Closure Deadlines for PBS Supplier Applications

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has announced key deadlines for PBS approved supplier applications ahead of the Easter holiday closure.

19 Mar 2026

$74 Million Available to Boost Genomic Health Research

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is offering a $74 million grant opportunity for research and innovation in genomic health.

19 Mar 2026

Auditor Guidance Released for Care Minutes Reporting

The Australian Government has released updated guidance for auditors to support residential aged care providers in completing their Care Minutes Performance Statement for the Aged Care Financial Report 2025–26.

24 Mar 2026

ANDHealth Helps Digital Health Startups Turn Ideas into Patient Solutions

Turning a health innovation into a product ready for doctors and patients can be tough. ANDHealth is helping Australian innovators develop digital health tools that are safe, effective, and ready for clinical use.

23 Mar 2026

Have Your Say on Aged Care Reforms

The Aged Care Reform Sector Pulse Survey gives you the chance to share your feedback on how recent aged care reforms are being implemented.

23 Mar 2026

National Autism Strategy Reference Group Holds First Meeting

The Australian Government has launched the National Autism Strategy Reference Group, which will help guide the implementation of the National Autism Strategy 2025–31 and its First Action Plan 2025–26.

25 Mar 2026

Major Step Forward for Medication Management in Aged Care

All ten eNRMC software vendors have passed electronic prescribing assessments, marking a key milestone in modernising medication management in residential aged care homes.

11 Mar 2026

Training and Professional Development for Aged Care Workers

The Australian Government offers free and subsidised training for aged care workers to help boost their skills, knowledge, and confidence in providing high-quality care and support.

10 Mar 2026

Aged Care Pricing Risk Assessments to Begin in Q4 2026

From April to June 2026, the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority will start pricing risk assessments to check how misreporting affects residential aged care costs.

06 Mar 2026

Final Report Released on HELP Debt Reduction Program

The independent review of the HELP Debt Reduction Program has been completed and officially tabled in Parliament.