13 Aug 2026
$150 Million MRFF Mission Opens Consultation on Health Inequities
The Australian Government is seeking feedback on a new Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) mission that aims to address health inequalities affecting some population groups across Australia.
13 Aug 2026
Priority Aged Care Support Expanded for Older Australians with MND
Older Australians living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) can now receive priority access to ongoing aged care support and immediate priority for assistive technology and home modification funding, provided their MND diagnosis is recorded during their aged care assessment.
12 Aug 2026
NDIS Seeks Feedback on the Future of Supported Independent Living
The Australian Government is asking the disability community for feedback on how Supported Independent Living (SIL) can provide safe, high-quality and sustainable support for NDIS participants.
11 Aug 2026
NDIS publishes feedback on proposed new planning system
The Australian Government has released a report outlining what people shared during the public consultation on proposed new NDIS framework planning rules held from January to March 2026.
11 Aug 2026
New campaign promotes free Medicare mental health support
A new Australian Government campaign is raising awareness of Medicare Mental Health Check In, a free online service for people aged 16 and over who are experiencing common mental health concerns such as stress, anxiety, low mood or feeling overwhelmed.
06 Aug 2026
New Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Begins National Reform Work
The Australian Government has welcomed Jodi Cassar PSM as the new Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, with work now underway to strengthen culturally safe aged care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
31 Jul 2026
DVA Introduces New Application Process for Hearing Services PAMT Vouchers
The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) has changed the application process for veterans seeking hearing services through the Provisional Access to Medical Treatment (PAMT) program. The updated process took effect on 3 August 2026.
03 Aug 2026
Hearing Services Program Recognises New Restricted Scope Audiologist Categories
The Australian Government has updated the Hearing Services Program to recognise new Restricted Scope Audiologist membership categories introduced by Australia's practitioner professional bodies. The changes also include updated claiming requirements and amendments to the Schedule of Service Items and Fees 2026–27.
03 Aug 2026
Public Feedback Invited on New $200 Million Inclusive Communities Fund
Australians are being invited to help shape a new Government fund designed to improve community participation for people with disability. Public consultation is now open on the Inclusive Communities Fund, with feedback helping guide how the program will be delivered.
04 Aug 2026
Aged Care Providers to Submit First Audited Care Minutes Report
Residential aged care providers across Australia will soon begin a new reporting requirement, with the introduction of the externally audited Care Minutes Performance Statement (CMPS) as part of the Aged Care Financial Report (ACFR).