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New Aged Care Act
The Aged Care Bill passed Parliament on 25 November 2024. The new Aged Care Act will start from 1 July 2025. Learn more about the changes and how to contribute.
Cheaper medicines
As of 1 January 2025, we introduced a freeze on the maximum patient cost of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines. Find out how you can save more on your medicine prescriptions.
Immunisation
Find out when to get vaccinated and what vaccines are free. See the National Immunisation Program Schedule and the Australian Immunisation Handbook.
Support to help you give up for good
Giving up smoking and vaping isn't easy, but the benefits are worth it. Learn about how smoking and vaping can affect your health, the benefits of quitting, and supports available.
First Nations breast screening
From big cities to out bush, free breast screening is available around Australia for women over 40. No matter where you live, we’re here to help you stay healthy.
Primary health care careers
Want to make a difference working in your community? Careers across primary care offer diverse work environments where you can apply your knowledge and experience. From GP and nurses to community pharmacists or aged care health workers, find a fulfilling role to suit your healthcare skills.
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Making Medicare stronger
We’re making Medicare stronger with more investment in bulk billing, enhanced support for mental health and more Medicare Urgent Care Clinics. Find out more about Medicare benefits.
Compare aged care homes with Star Ratings
Star Ratings helps you compare quality of care, safety and services of aged care homes nationally. Use it as a helpful guide in the early stages of residential aged care planning.
Join the thousands quitting vapes
Find out more about vapes, how they can affect you, and the support available to help you cut back or quit vaping.
Annual Report 2023–24
We released our latest annual report for the financial year ending 30 June 2024. Read the report to learn about our long term national health plan, as well as latest reforms, operations, budget, governance, performance and more.
Drug Help
If you or someone you care about has a problem with drugs or alcohol, reaching out for support is the first step. Learn about different types of drugs, their risks, and how to get help.
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics provide free walk-in urgent health care so you don’t have to wait at your local emergency department for urgent, but not life-threatening, illnesses and injuries.
Hearing Services Program
Having trouble hearing? Learn more about the subsidised high-quality hearing services and devices available through the program to eligible Australians with hearing loss.
Diseases
The interim Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) now offers the latest information about a range of infectious diseases. Visit the CDC website to learn more.