13 Nov 2024

$28 million for research into Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19

Applications are open for the 2024 Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 grant opportunity. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

10 Nov 2024

National Immunisation Program update - RSV vaccine

In 2025, eligible pregnant women will be able to receive the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program (NIP).

06 Nov 2024

AMRAB sets the Medical Research Future Fund’s Priorities for 2024-2026

The Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) has finalised the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Priorities 2024-2026. This fifth set of Priorities for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) came into effect on 6 November 2024.

04 Nov 2024

Minister for Health and Aged Care, speech - 4 November 2024

Read Minister Butler's speech at the Stronger Medicare Awards.

01 Nov 2024

Express interest for a menu and mealtime review

Residential aged care providers can express interest in a free onsite menu and mealtime review by an accredited practising dietitian to get ready for the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards. Expressions of interest close on 4 December 2024.

04 Nov 2024

Audit finds Australia’s health and medical researchers are passionate, diverse and highly mobile

We have undertaken a national audit of Australia’s health and medical research workforce. You can now read our findings and learn about opportunities to support our researchers into the future.

04 Nov 2024

Hearing Services Program provider notice – Self-assessment tool (SAT) 2024

You must complete the SAT as a requirement under your contract. Completed SATs are due by 30 November 2024.

30 Oct 2024

Webinar: Implementing the Stage 3 Aged Care Award Wage Rise – What providers need to know

We are hosting a webinar to update the aged care sector on the funding available to implement the Fair Work Commission Stage 3 aged care award wage increase.

31 Oct 2024

Hearing Services Program provider notice – Reminder for 1 January 2022

The Schedule of Service Items and Fees outlines the requirements related to services. The remaining COVID-19 special arrangements cease permanently from 1 January 2022. Non-compliant claims for services will be required to be reimbursed to the Commonwealth.

31 Oct 2024

Hearing Services Program provider notice 2022-01 – Advertising and marketing

Familiarise yourself with program legislation and contractual obligations before publishing any promotional material. Review any existing advertising and marketing materials to ensure it is compliant with program requirements. Contact the program if you are unsure.