Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

More choice for older people paying for residential aged care

From 31 October, residents waiting for a means assessment for residential aged care can choose how they pay for accommodation ...
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

$98.1 million for research to improve health outcomes for people with disability, health interventions and to rapidly translate research into practice

Health care for people with disability. The 2026 Improving the Health of People with Disability grant opportunity will ...
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

Aged Care Act 2024: one year on

On 1 November 2025, the Aged Care Act 2024 came into effect. The Act introduced a rights-based approach to aged care, alongside new programs and measures designed to put older people at the centre of ...
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

Technical Advisory Group for NDIS functional capacity – Communique – November 2026

Communiqué summarising key discussions, insights and outcomes from the Technical Advisory Group on NDIS Functional Capacity meeting held on 2 November 2026.
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

New strategy and priorities set the direction for Medical Research Future Fund investments

The Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) has released the new Strategy and Priorities for the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). These documents guide future investments in health and ...
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

Certification statement – Sexually Transmissible Infections campaign – Phase 3

This certification statement, signed by Director-General of the Australian Centre for Disease Control, Professor Zoe Wainer on 20 October 2026, certifies that Phase 3 of the Sexually Transmissible ...
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Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy 2026-2031 and Priorities 2026-2028 consultation report

Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy 2026-2031 and Priorities 2026-2028 consultation report This document summarises stakeholder feedback on the draft Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF ...
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What we do

Our vision is to deliver better health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations. Our purpose is to support the government to lead and shape Australia’s health, disability and ...