02 Feb 2026
New Open Science Policy to Make Health Research More Accessible
The NHMRC and the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) have launched a new Open Science Policy to make health and medical research more open, collaborative, and accessible.
28 Jan 2026
Professor Henry Brodaty AO Honoured as 2026 Senior Australian of the Year
Professor Henry Brodaty AO has been named the 2026 Senior Australian of the Year.
27 Jan 2026
New Campaign Helps Australians Access Bulk-Billed GP Care
The Australian Government has launched a nationwide campaign to help patients find bulk-billed GP services, making healthcare more affordable for all Medicare-eligible Australians.
23 Jan 2026
NDIS seeks feedback on new planning framework
NDIS seeks feedback on new planning framework The NDIS is looking to make planning fairer, clearer, and more centred on participants’ needs.
23 Jan 2026
2026 Residents’ Experience Survey is now open
The 2026 Residents’ Experience Survey is underway, giving aged care residents a chance to provide feedback on the care and services they receive.
21 Jan 2026
$120m Boost for Australian Health Research
The Australian Government has announced a $120.1 million investment to back 60 new health research projects aimed at improving how diseases are prevented, diagnosed, treated and managed across the country.
19 Jan 2026
Have your say on International Day of People with Disability 2025
Australians are invited to share their feedback on this year’s International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) celebrations through a new public survey.
19 Jan 2026
Government renews ‘Give Up For Good’ campaign to support quitting smoking and vaping
A renewed phase of the Australian Government’s ‘Give Up For Good’ campaign is now underway, aiming to better support Australians who want to quit smoking or vaping, or avoid nicotine use altogether.
13 Jan 2026
PBS changes put cheaper medicines within reach
Australians are paying less for prescription medicines, with the Federal Government rolling out a new campaign to highlight recent changes that reduce out-of-pocket costs under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
13 Jan 2026
New Video Explains Aged Care Provider Registration Categories
A new video has been released to help aged care providers and workers better understand registration categories and how providers will be assessed under strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
