Department of Health and Aged Care

Better health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations.

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New Aged Care Act

We introduced the Aged Care Bill 2024 to Parliament on 12 September 2024. Learn more about changes to the new Act and how to contribute.

Cheaper medicines

As of 1 September 2024, around 300 medicines are now available for 60-day prescriptions. Find out how you can save more on your medicines.

Immunisation

Find out when to get vaccinated and what vaccines are free. See the National Immunisation Program Schedule and the Australian Immunisation Handbook.

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.

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 across Australia 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. 

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Annual Report 2023–24

We released our latest annual report for the financial year ending 30 June 2024. Find out more information about our long term national health plan, as well as latest reforms, operations, budget, governance, performance and more.

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Bird flu

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, mainly affects birds. However, occasionally it can infect humans. Learn more about bird flu and the current situation in Australia.

Movember

Movember is a month long event in November to raise awareness of men's health issues such as mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Learn more about men's health.

Mpox (monkeypox)

As cases are rising, learn about mpox, including symptoms, transmission, diagnosis and treatment.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Find out more about the upcoming National Lung Cancer Screening Program with screening services starting in 2025.

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.

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.

My Aged Care Service and Support Portal

Approved aged care service providers must use this portal to manage information about their services, their clients and referrals.

Health Workforce Locator

Use our workforce locator map to check the health workforce classification and geographical information of any area in Australia.