15 Feb 2024
New fact sheet for Hearing Services Program providers
We've added a new fact sheet for Hearing Services Program providers that addresses questions we've received about service delivery.
13 Feb 2024
$230 million for over 100 health and medical research projects and $245 million for new grant opportunities
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is supporting 110 groundbreaking health and medical research projects and providing up to $245 million in new grant opportunities.
13 Feb 2024
New Aged Care Act consultation period extended
Public consultation on the draft new Aged Care Act as been extended to 8 March 2024. Have your say and help shape Australia’s aged care system.
08 Feb 2024
Prime Minister launches pop-up display celebrating 40 years of Medicare
On 6 February, a special '40 years of Medicare' pop-up display was launched at Australian Parliament House in Canberra.
07 Feb 2024
$35 million to fight blindness with artificial corneas
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is supporting next generation technology that aims to fight blindness with bioengineered corneas.
06 Feb 2024
$20 million for research into childhood brain cancers
The Australian Government has announced $20 million for research into new treatments for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) and other childhood brain cancers. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
02 Feb 2024
Celebrating 40 years of Medicare
In 2024, Australia is celebrating 40 years of Medicare, the backbone of Australia’s world-class health system.
01 Feb 2024
Improving cancer outcomes by helping regional patients join clinical trials
Cancer specialist Associate Professor Craig Underhill is leading an ambitious program to improve cancer outcomes in regional Victoria by 2025. He is giving patients access to new treatments by increasing their access to clinical trials.
25 Jan 2024
Business and Workforce Advisory Service is now available
Aged care providers can now access free business and workforce advice.
24 Jan 2024
Recognising the Nominees of the 2024 Senior Australian of the Year Award
The annual Senior Australian of the Year Award recognises the outstanding achievements of older people across each state and territory in Australia.
