22 May 2026
New 10-Year Plan Aims to Boost Australia’s Health and Medical Research
Australia has introduced a new national plan to strengthen its health and medical research system over the next decade.
26 May 2026
Aged Care Workers Get New Online Training on Updated Aged Care Laws
A new online training module has been launched in Australia to help aged care staff understand changes to the Aged Care Act and how to apply them in daily care.
25 May 2026
New Bulk Billing Calculator and Aged Care Pricing Changes Announced
A new government calculator has been introduced to help GP clinics and practice managers understand the financial benefits of switching to a fully bulk billing model, while also allowing them to show interest in a new incentive program.
19 May 2026
New Video Explains Short-Term Support Pathways for Older Australians
A new video has been released to help older Australians, their families, and carers better understand the short-term support pathways available through the Support at Home program.
27 Apr 2026
Winter vaccine push launched to protect older Australians
A new winter vaccination campaign has been rolled out across Australia, urging older Australians to get protected against influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) before the colder months set in.
23 Apr 2026
Personal care to be fully covered under Support at Home from October
The Australian Government has announced that personal care services will be fully funded for eligible participants under the Support at Home program starting 1 October 2026.
23 Apr 2026
Older Australians to get fully funded personal care under new home care changes
Older Australians receiving in-home care will no longer need to pay out of pocket for personal care services from October 2026, under a new government reform.
14 May 2026
NDIS reform Bill introduced to strengthen long-term sustainability
On 14 May 2026, the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill was presented to Parliament.
12 May 2026
Federal Budget 2026–27 focuses on health and aged care
Information from the 2026–27 Federal Budget shows ongoing reforms aimed at improving Medicare, disability, and aged care services across Australia.
06 May 2026
$28.5 Million MRFF Grant to Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research
The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) has announced a new $28.5 million grant opportunity aimed at supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health research programs.