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.
17 Oct 2025
National Consistent Payments (NCP) Updates – Semester 1, 2026
The Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) program has released updates to the National Consistent Payments (NCP) framework for Semester 1, 2026, providing clarity on payment rates, training term sub-types, and new incentive programs.
17 Oct 2025
National Consistent Payments (NCP) Updates – Semester 2, 2025
The Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) program has released updates to the National Consistent Payments (NCP) framework for Semester 2, 2025, aimed at providing greater clarity for registrars on training terms and support payments.
