20 Jan 2025

Who will be the next Senior Australian of the Year?

Tune in to watch the 2025 Australians of the Year awards live and celebrate the incredible candidates.

20 Jan 2025

National Immunisation Program update – maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine

The maternal RSV vaccine will be available for eligible pregnant women under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).

20 Jan 2025

Australians benefit from freeze to maximum cost of PBS medicines

The Australian Government has launched an advertising campaign to raise awareness about a freeze on the maximum patient cost of PBS medicines, a key measure to help ease the cost of medicines.

06 Jan 2025

AHPC Statement – Appreciation Statement for Professor Paul Kelly

The Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPC) statement of Appreciation for Professor Paul Kelly leadership and contribution.

08 Jan 2025

Hearing Services Program provider notice – Updated forms

Updated forms for the Hearing Services Program are now available. Providers must use the updated forms from 1 July 2025.

06 Jan 2025

Survey reveals strong consumer and clinician involvement and progress towards impact in health and medical research

We have released the results of our first survey measuring the impact of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

06 Jan 2025

$35.7 million to support clinical trials into areas of unmet medical need

Guidelines are available for the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) 2024 Clinical Trial Enabling Infrastructure grant opportunity.

03 Jan 2025

$18.5 million to help eight innovative startups commercialise their research into medicinal treatments

The Australian Government is supporting these startups to address critical health issues such as cancer, pregnancy conditions and eye damage. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

20 Dec 2024

Over 600 sports available to participate in: strive to be active in 2025

Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Ausplay data identifies that Australians participate in over 600 sports and physical activities nationwide

20 Dec 2024

Assistive Technology and Home Modifications List now available

The Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) List will help Support at Home providers understand the products, equipment and home modifications that older people can access through the AT-HM Scheme