29 Oct 2025

EOI: Support at Home Pooled Funding Trial Workshops

We are inviting Support at Home service providers to contribute to the design of a pooled funding trial, which will begin in 2026. Your input will help create a model that allows participants to combine parts of their budgets to access more flexible or as-needed support services.

23 Oct 2025

Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Provider Readiness Checklist

From 1 November 2025, the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) will operate under the new Aged Care Act 2024.

22 Oct 2025

Have Your Say on the Next Indigenous Health Research Fund Grant

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is seeking input on the upcoming grant opportunity under the Indigenous Health Research Fund, which invests $160 million in Indigenous-led research addressing health priorities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

17 Oct 2025

National Consistent Payments (NCP) Updates – Semester 1, 2026

The Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) program has released updates to the National Consistent Payments (NCP) framework for Semester 1, 2026, providing clarity on payment rates, training term sub-types, and new incentive programs.

17 Oct 2025

National Consistent Payments (NCP) Updates – Semester 2, 2025

The Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) program has released updates to the National Consistent Payments (NCP) framework for Semester 2, 2025, aimed at providing greater clarity for registrars on training terms and support payments.

17 Oct 2025

eNRMC Electronic Prescribing: Grace Period and Implementation Phase Extended

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has extended the grace period for non-conformant electronic National Residential Medication Chart (eNRMC) vendors from 21 October 2025 to 1 December 2025.

16 Oct 2025

Letters to Home Care Recipients: Preparing for the Support at Home Program

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has begun sending letters to current Home Care Package (HCP) recipients and older people approved for a package to help them prepare for the upcoming Support at Home program, commencing 1 November 2025.

16 Oct 2025

Join the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board

Expressions of Interest are now open for the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) — a unique opportunity for leading researchers, clinicians, and professionals to help shape the future of medical research in Australia.

14 Oct 2025

Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner Releases 2024–25 Annual Report

The Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner has released its 2024–25 Annual Report, covering activities from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. The report highlights key initiatives and priorities aimed at improving health outcomes for rural and remote communities.

13 Oct 2025

Professor Kathryn North Appointed Chair of Australian Medical Research Advisory Board

The Australian Government has announced the appointment of Professor Kathryn North AC as the new Chair of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB), the independent panel that sets strategy and priorities for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF)