The Hon Mark Butler MP
Minister for Health and Ageing
Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme
The Hon Sam Rae MP
Minister for Aged Care and Seniors
The Hon Emma McBride MP
Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Health
The Hon Rebecca White MP
Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care
Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health
Assistant Minister for Women
Special Envoy
Mr Dan Repacholi MP
Special Envoy for Men's Health
Latest media
Read the latest media releases, speeches and transcripts from the ministers of the Health, Disability and Ageing portfolio.
Delivering more aged care beds in Perth and the Hunter
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering more aged care beds where they are needed most, to ensure every older Australian can access the world-class aged care they deserve.
National professional association for mental health and suicide prevent peer workers
The Australian Government has launched a new professional association to recognise, support and grow the mental health and suicide prevention peer workforce.-
TV interview with Minister Rae, Today Show – 2 June 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Karl Stefanovic about the Budget 2026; and housing. -
Doorstop interview with Minister Rae, Canberra – 2 June 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's doorstop interview about aged care. -
Radio interview with Minister Rae, ABC Radio Melbourne – 2 June 2026
Read the transcript of Minister Rae's interview with Charlie Pickering about aged care wait times. 
Free urgent care for more Tasmanians
The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to strengthen Medicare with a new Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opening in Tasmania.