Lastest NEWS
- Videos on the new Aged Care Act and Support at Home start date
The new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program will now start on 1 November 2025.
- $37 million for cardiovascular disease and diabetes research
Applications are open for 2 new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities.
- Hearing Services Program client survey
This survey is open to Hearing Services Program clients who have received a personal invitation and code for the survey.
- Nominate someone inspiring for an Australian of the Year Award for 2026
Nominate an inspiring older person or someone making a difference to the lives of older people for a 2026 Australian of the Year Award.
- New resources to support high quality, culturally safe care
Aged care providers and older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can access new resources to support high quality, culturally safe aged care. The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) has launched an online First Nations Hub.
- Working in aged care – A guide for workers about the new Aged Care Act
A new version of the Working in Aged Care booklet is now available. Learn more about the new ways of working in aged care and the key changes that will directly affect workers.
- National lung cancer screening program launched
The new National Lung Cancer Screening Program launches today. The program aims to find lung cancer early and save hundreds of lives each year.
- $12 million for new heart disease and diabetes medical supports
The Australian Government is investing $12 million for the development of locally made medical devices and medicines for people with cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
- New Support at Home fact sheets now available
Fact sheets on features of the new Support at Home program are now available.
- New platform for journal of communicable disease
Communicable Diseases Intelligence (CDI) has moved to a new, open access platform, bringing 2,650 surveillance reports and research articles along.