Government Shutdown 2026 Update

The australian government is building australia’s future and strengthening medicare, today announcing $573.3 million to deliver more choice, lower costs and better health care for women. From 1 january 2026, the maximum cost of pbs prescription medicines reduced from $31.60 to $25 for medicare card holders. May 19, 2025department of health, disability and ageing victoria (vic) office providers and organisations can contact the local network for support and assistance delivering health and aged.

Aug 4, 2025information about rsv vaccination, who it is recommended for, and how and where to get vaccinated. Jan 19, 2026immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect you, your family and others in the community from serious diseases. Dec 1, 2025this document outlines the products, equipment and home modifications that eligible participants can access through the assistive technology and home modifications (at-hm) scheme.

Apr 4, 2025the australian government's chief medical officer, professor brendan murphy ac, set up the natural therapies review expert advisory panel to help with the review. Dec 4, 2025we provide support to australian government-funded residential aged care services in managing covid-19 outbreaks. Jul 30, 2025the companion card allows people with disability to bring a support person to events and activities without paying for a second ticket.

Jul 30, 2025the australian government, at ministerial level and through the taskforce, consulted and engaged with people to inform decision-making on reform in response to the disability royal.