13 Nov 2025
New National Model for Children with Developmental Delay and Disability
The Thriving Kids Advisory Group met in Adelaide on 7 November 2025 to continue shaping a new national support model for children aged 0–8 with developmental delay and disability.
12 Nov 2025
Federal Government Announces $20 Million Boost for Childhood Mental Health Research
The Australian Government has opened a new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant round, offering up to $20 million to support research that improves prevention and treatment of childhood mental health issues.
11 Nov 2025
Have Your Say: Improving Safeguards for Australians with Disability
The Australian Government is seeking community feedback on a new Framework and Strategy designed to strengthen safeguards and improve the quality of support for people with disability — both within and outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
07 Nov 2025
Warning: Scams Targeting Older Australians
Authorities have warned of scammers pretending to be aged care assessors, targeting older Australians through suspicious phone calls and in-person visits.
05 Nov 2025
Beforeplay’ Campaign Expands to Boost STI Awareness and Testing
With sexually transmissible infections (STIs) continuing to rise among young Australian
05 Nov 2025
New Timeframe for Finalising Support at Home Service Agreements
Providers are reminded of the new timeframe for finalising Support at Home service agreements under the Aged Care (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Rules 2025.
04 Nov 2025
National Lung Cancer Screening Program Launches to Save Lives Through Early Detection
The National Lung Cancer Screening Program has been introduced to help save lives by detecting lung cancer at an earlier stage.
29 Oct 2025
EOI: Support at Home Pooled Funding Trial Workshops
We are inviting Support at Home service providers to contribute to the design of a pooled funding trial, which will begin in 2026. Your input will help create a model that allows participants to combine parts of their budgets to access more flexible or as-needed support services.
23 Oct 2025
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Provider Readiness Checklist
From 1 November 2025, the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) will operate under the new Aged Care Act 2024.
22 Oct 2025
Have Your Say on the Next Indigenous Health Research Fund Grant
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is seeking input on the upcoming grant opportunity under the Indigenous Health Research Fund, which invests $160 million in Indigenous-led research addressing health priorities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
