05 Mar 2024
More medicines available for 60-day prescriptions
On 1 March 2024 the range of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines available for 60-day prescriptions expanded. This will give more Australians twice the medication on a single prescription.
29 Feb 2024
2024 National Immunisation Program influenza vaccination – early advice for health professionals
Influenza vaccination is our best defence against influenza.
28 Feb 2024
CHSP 2024–25 Funding Extension grant opportunity now open
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) 2024–25 Funding Extension Grant Opportunity (GO6821) is now open for current providers.
28 Feb 2024
Helping young Australians learn about the harms of vaping
We’re raising awareness about the harms of vaping and helping young people go vape-free.
26 Feb 2024
Webinar: How to improve the health of rural, remote and regional communities with a Medical Research Future Fund grant
We invite you to join our Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Webinar at 11:00am (AEDT) on 14 March 2024.
28 Feb 2024
Mandatory reporting changes to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) from 1 March 2024
Legislative changes require vaccination providers to report additional details to the AIR.
22 Feb 2024
Prime Minister announces the Stronger Medicare Awards
Recognising Medicare Champions – people, teams and practices in primary care that go above and beyond to benefit patients.
21 Feb 2024
$93 million for research into improved health for children, young people and the aged, medical devices, mental health and stem cell therapies
Applications are open for 5 new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities.
21 Feb 2024
$50 million for the world’s most advanced artificial heart
The Australian Government is investing $50 million in technology that has the potential to half deaths from heart failure globally. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
20 Feb 2024
National Allied Health Virtual Research Forum 2024 – Register now
Join us for a half-day virtual event on 30 April 2024 as we discuss and explore how allied health researchers can work with policymakers.
