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Aged care services
Find out about the services we fund, how to access them, and what you need to do as a service provider to deliver our aged care programs.
COVID-19 vaccines
Stay protected against COVID-19. Get the latest advice on vaccination and find a vaccine provider.
Shingles vaccine
If you're eligible, you can get the shingles vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program.
Australian Immunisation Handbook
The Australian Immunisation Handbook provides clinical advice for health professionals on the safest and most effective use of vaccines in their practice.
Celebrating 40 years of Medicare
For 4 decades, Medicare has guaranteed all Australians have access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost.
Hearing Awareness Week
This hearing awareness week, have your say on the Hearing Services Program.
Public consultation open until 2 April 2024.
News for the health and aged care sector
News for the health and aged care sector
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Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
You can walk into any Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) in Australia for bulk billed urgent care. Find your nearest Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.
New Aged Care Act
Have your say and help shape Australia's aged care system. Public consultation on the draft new Aged Care Act is open until 8 March 2024.
Medical Costs Finder
Helping you find medical specialists, fees and costs for your private health procedure.
Make STI testing your Beforeplay
Find out information about testing and prevention of STIs.
Shield yourself from shingles
Yarn with your health professional about the shingles vaccine that’s free for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over.
60-day prescriptions of PBS medicines
Learn about the changes to Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicine prescriptions.
Childhood immunisation
Childhood immunisation is a safe, free and effective way to protect your kids from serious diseases.
Palliative care
Education and training resources for aged and primary care staff.