01 Oct 2025
Make time for your breast screen this October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a reminder to put your health first and book your mammogram.
01 Oct 2025
Chief Medical Officer addresses syphilis as a national health priority
At the Australasian Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference in Adelaide on 16 September 2025, Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd AO discussed the recent declaration of syphilis as a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS).
01 Oct 2025
Advancing medical research through international partnerships
International collaboration allows Australia’s health and medical researchers to work with global counterparts to tackle shared health challenges.
01 Oct 2025
National registration scheme for aged care personal care workers: summary report released
A summary report is now available following a public consultation on a national registration scheme for personal care workers in aged care.
02 Oct 2025
NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee seeks community feedback
The NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee is reviewing a range of supports to ensure they are safe, effective, and provide value for people with disability. They are asking for input from the disability community to help inform their advice to government.
02 Oct 2025
Inaugural Thriving Kids Advisory Group meeting held in Melbourne
The Thriving Kids Advisory Group held its first meeting on 30 September 2025 in Melbourne, co-chaired by the Hon Mark Butler MP and Professor Frank Oberklaid AM from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
26 Sep 2025
$61 million to support clinical trials, focusing on rare cancers, rare diseases, and unmet health needs
Apply now for the latest funding opportunity through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).
25 Sep 2025
Promoting excellence and quality in aged care services
From 1 November 2025, the Aged Care Act will introduce stronger Quality Standards.
25 Sep 2025
Updates to how staffing is rated in aged care Star Ratings
Star Ratings make it easier for older adults and their carers to compare and choose aged care facilities.
24 Sep 2025
Newly Updated Support at Home Manual
In-home aged care providers can now access the fourth edition of the Support at Home Program manual to help them get ready for 1 November.