Latest Department of Health News

EALTH Department ADMITS GLP-1S IMPROVING Australia’s Health
Survey: In-home Aged Care Service List Review
Stronger safeguards for NDIS participants through provider registration
Commonwealth Ombudsman’s inquiry into the Single Assessment System
Cheaper and easier access to medicines for Australian women
Australian Government delivers more than 130,000 free mental health appointments to Queenslanders
Diagnostic uncertainty: why losing a diagnosis can be as difficult as receiving one
Australian medtech company receives prestigious award nomination
Notre Dame launches Centre for Injury Prevention and Pain
Record number of government-funded GP training places in 2028
United Arab Emirates announces national commitments to advance evidence-based integrative medicine
US agency selects UQ for ‘one of the world’s most ambitious biomanufacturing programs’
Blacktown symposium puts connection at the heart of ageing well
Research funding to improve health care for people with disability
Speech from Special Envoy Repacholi, The Dad’s Group Roundtable – 20 October 2026
More than one million Australians access free health advice through 1800MEDICARE
WA businesses showcase life sciences at biotech conferences
PWDA Submission on New Framework Planning and NDIS Supports
Mental Health Month: Australian Government delivers more mental health support for workers
Therapeutic Goods Approval 2026
PBS Approved Suppliers – End of year closure period 2026
Monash evaluation confirms success of Victoria’s Public Intoxication Reform, calls for sustained care over criminalisation
Slashing Red Tape To Allow Mobile Tattooing
Australian Community Pharmacy Authority (ACPA) meeting dates for 2027
Dr Shirley Bowen announces retirement after four decades of service to healthcare
We’re raising awareness about perimenopause and menopause this World Menopause Day (18 October)
Alliance of Industry Associations: Concerns regarding inadequate consultation for complex legislative and regulatory reform
Kill Bill: Volume 2
Strengthening Aged Care For Every Older Australian
Celebrating excellence in allied health across Western Australia
WA Health Director General Announces Retirement
Independent Expert Review Of Aged Care Assessment Tool
MCH Funding Welcomed But More Security Needed
How the ‘digital duty of care’ bill could undermine vital sex and drug education online
More than one million young Australians supported through headspace centres
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Isaias
Department risks locking in outdated private health care by overlooking nurses
Stronger planning rules proposed in crackdown on illicit tobacco
Turning awareness into action: helping GPs discuss cancer screening
Doing end-of-year exams? 5 foods that are good for brain health – and what to avoid
$10 million Burrangiri upgrade to secure respite care for older Canberrans
Cannabis hospitalisations up 49% in a decade, new study shows
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane Isaias
Care For Carer This Carers Week
World Mental Health Day 2026: Together We Thrive
Autism and ADHD: people need support before diagnosis, but getting one can change their lives
Older Carers Need Care – And Legislative Protection
Interim Commissioner Update 9 October