02 Jan 2026
Bringing Faster, Local Health Testing to First Nations Communities
For many First Nations people living in rural and remote areas, accessing medical tests can be a major challenge. Travelling long distances to the nearest laboratory is often necessary, and waiting for results can take weeks—delaying treatment and increasing the risk of serious complications.
02 Jan 2026
1800MEDICARE Launches Free 24/7 Health Advice Service Across Australia
Australians now have access to round-the-clock health guidance through 1800MEDICARE, a free service that connects callers to registered nurses anywhere in the country. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the service can be reached by calling 1800 633 422.
28 Nov 2025
Support at Home Thin Markets Grants – Round 2 Now Open
Applications are open for Round 2 of the Support at Home Thin Markets Grant (2025–26), designed to help older Australians access high-quality, affordable in-home care in areas where services are limited.
28 Nov 2025
Disability Royal Commission Progress Report 2025
The Disability Royal Commission (DRC) Progress Report 2025 has been released, providing an update on the actions taken by Commonwealth, state, and territory governments in response to the 222 recommendations from the DRC final report.
26 Nov 2025
NDIS Seeks Community Input on Disability Supports Under Review
NDIS Seeks Community Input on Disability Supports Under Review The NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee is inviting feedback from people with disability and their families to help guide a review of certain supports funded under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The review aims to ensure that these supports are safe, effective, and cost-efficient.
24 Nov 2025
Australia Reaffirms Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO, together with the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), has issued a statement confirming that vaccines used in the country are safe and effective.
21 Nov 2025
Electronic National Residential Medication Charts (eNRMC) – Extension for Electronic Prescribing Compliance
Eight out of ten eNRMC software vendors have now achieved electronic prescribing conformance, a major step in modernising medication management in residential aged care.
20 Nov 2025
New Processes to Make Health and Medical Research More Inclusive
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) are introducing changes to grant processes to improve health equity in Australia.
19 Nov 2025
Championing the Consumer Voice in Health and Medical Research
Mr David Heaney is bringing the perspective of consumers to the forefront of health and medical research. His advocacy is shaped by personal experience as a father of seriously ill children, driving a commitment to improving outcomes for patients and families.
19 Nov 2025
PBS Approved Suppliers: End-of-Year Closure Period for 2025
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has confirmed its end-of-year shutdown dates for 2025, along with key information for PBS approved suppliers preparing applications and notifications.
