16 May 2024
$10 million for research to address areas of unmet health need using existing data infrastructure in new ways
Apply for funding under the 2024 Research Data Infrastructure grant opportunity from 15 July 2024. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
15 May 2024
Australia’s newborn bloodspot screening programs to include new conditions
Australia's health ministers have agreed that state and territory newborn bloodspot screening programs will screen for more conditions.
14 May 2024
Budget 2024–25 information
Budget 2024–25 information for the Health and Aged Care portfolio is now available.
13 May 2024
Call for nominations for the First Nations Health Governance Group
We will partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders through the new First Nations Health Governance Group to improve health outcomes. We are seeking nominations from interested Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander leaders to join the group.
10 May 2024
AHPPC statement on e-cigarettes – 10 May 2024
Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) statement on the public health risks of e-cigarettes.
07 May 2024
Helping the Northern Rivers community to heal after the 2022 floods
The Australian Government is providing $3.8 million to help over 200 people left with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after the floods. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
02 May 2024
Video message from health minister: nominate a Medicare Champion now!
Do you know a person, team or practice who goes above and beyond to improve the health of their community? Nominate them for a Stronger Medicare Award.
02 May 2024
Transforming health and medical research in Australia
The Australian Government is investing $1.89 billion, and will develop a national strategy, to transform health and medical research in Australia.
01 May 2024
Express interest in the Menu and Mealtime Review Program by 10 May
Are you a residential aged care provider? Express your interest in receiving a free menu and mealtime review. Expressions of interest close on 10 May 2024.
02 May 2024
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly’s interview on ABC News Breakfast on 30 April 2024
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly’s interview with Michael Rowland on ABC News Breakfast about getting vaccinated against influenza (flu).
