23 Sep 2025
A skilled and trusted aged care workforce
Starting 1 November 2025, the Aged Care Act will prioritise older Australians, introducing stronger laws to ensure workers deliver safe, high-quality, and rights-based care.
22 Sep 2025
Rural Generalist Medicine Recognised: A Health Win for Rural and Remote Communities
Rural Generalist Medicine has been formally recognised as a specialised field within General Practice, marking a major milestone for rural healthcare and the culmination of over a decade of work by rural health leaders.
22 Sep 2025
Enhancing Care for Newborns Needing Lifesaving Medications and Fluids
Inserting central venous catheters (CVADs) in newborns is among the most delicate and high-risk procedures in neonatal care. Melbourne-based medtech startup Navi Medical Technologies is pioneering innovative solutions to enhance safety and accuracy in this vital area.
22 Sep 2025
New Bulk Billing Incentives Calculator launched!
The Australian Government has launched the Bulk Billing Incentives Calculator, designed to help GPs and practice managers estimate the financial benefits of adopting a fully bulk billing model.
18 Sep 2025
Record $300 Million Investment to Improve Regional, Rural and Remote Aged Care
The Australian Government is investing a record $300 million through the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program (ACCAP) to expand access to high-quality residential aged care and staff accommodation in regional, rural, and remote areas.
18 Sep 2025
Support at Home Online Workshops for Home Care Package Providers
The Department of Health and Aged Care is offering free Support at Home online workshops to help Home Care Package providers prepare for their transition on 1 November 2025.
18 Sep 2025
Aged Care Capital Assistance Program (ACCAP) – Residential-based Services and Staff Accommodation Grant Results
The Department of Health and Aged Care has announced the results of the Residential-based Aged Care Services and Staff Accommodation Grant Opportunity (GO7524), which closed on 20 May 2025.
17 Sep 2025
Toolkit to support participation of people with disability in assessments
Our new toolkit provides guidance for including people with disability in evaluations.
16 Sep 2025
$4.75 million boost for brain cancer research initiatives
Explore the current Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities.
12 Sep 2025
New Aged Care Act: Community sessions open for registration
COTA Australia and the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) are hosting community sessions for older people, their families and carers to learn more about the aged care changes.