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  • New Framework Planning and NDIS Supports Consultation

    The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the department) wants your feedback on new framework planning and NDIS supports. In the 2026-27 Budget the Australian Government announced changes to protect the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for people with permanent and significant disability now and into the future. On 14 May 2026 the NDIS Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill was introduced to Parliament. The Government is committed to... More
    Opened 19 August 2026

  • Medical Research Future Fund Reducing Health Inequities Mission - National Consultation on the Roadmap and Implementation Plan

    The Reducing Health Inequities Mission is investing $150 million over 10 years from 2027-28 for research to address inequities in health outcomes. This funding will improve access to quality health services by priority populations. The Mission supports health and medical research to improve the health outcomes of priority populations. These include First Nations or diverse communities, people who have a disability or people who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community. The Mission... More
    Opened 19 August 2026

  • Private Health Reforms - Consultation Paper 1

    This is the first of a suite of consultation papers which the department will release over the coming months. These proposals do not represent government policy. Government will decide whether to implement any changes, including potential changes to Medicare Benefit Schedule (MBS) items. The decision to create new or amend MBS items are informed by well established ... More
    Closed 20 August 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 21 August 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) no later than 12 .00pm, Monday 24 August 2026 . It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and... More
    Closed 24 August 2026

  • Co-design the future of aged care Application Programming Interfaces

    We invite aged care providers and software vendors to help shape future digital solutions. Your input will help improve our Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), the developer portal and support materials. We are using APIs to improve digital connections between aged care businesses and government systems. This will help to: enable direct information and data sharing reduce manual reporting support more time being spent delivering direct, high-quality care. ... More
    Closed 29 August 2026

  • NDIS Access Changes Consultation

    The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the department) wants your feedback on how people are assessed to see if they can access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The proposed changes aim to make access decisions clearer, fairer and more consistent. They would focus on how a person’s disability affects their everyday life, rather than only on their diagnosis. In the 2026-27 Budget the Government announced changes to protect the National Disability... More
    Opened 31 August 2026

  • Disability Safeguards Consultation

    Consultation overview - Easy Read [PDF - 3 MB] The Australian Government (the government) is committed to improving safeguards for people with disability. The government has committed to developing a Disability Support Quality and Safeguarding Framework (the Framework) and Disability Support Ecosystem Safeguarding Strategy (the Strategy). The Framework and the Strategy will aim to: set the standard and culture of the systems, services, supports, people and... More
    Opened 31 August 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 28 August 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) no later than 12 .00pm, Monday 31 August 2026 . It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and... More
    Closed 31 August 2026

  • Inclusive Communities Fund Consultation

    About this consultation The Australian Government will provide $200 million over three years from 2026-27 to establish the Inclusive Communities Fund (the Fund). The Fund will create more opportunities for people with disability, including NDIS participants, to take part in social, recreational, arts, sporting, cultural and other community activities. The Fund will achieve this by providing funding for community organisations to strengthen their... More
    Closed 31 August 2026

  • Medicare Benefits Schedule Review Advisory Committee - MBS Time Tiered Items Draft Report

    The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) is a list of health professional services (items) that the Australian Government subsidises. MBS items provide patient benefits for a wide range of health services including consultations, diagnostic tests, therapy, and operations. Established in 2021, the MBS Continuous Review is a program assurance function that conducts ongoing reviews of the MBS to ensure it is contemporary, aligned with best clinical practice, improves patient outcomes, and... More
    Opened 3 September 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 4 September 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) no later than 12 .00pm, Monday 7 September 2026 . It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and... More
    Closed 7 September 2026

  • Support Coordination and Connection Consultation

    About this consultation The Australian Government has announced the introduction of a new commissioned National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Support Coordination and Connection (SCC) service from 1 July 2028. This service will replace the way NDIS participants currently receive support coordination services. The SCC service reform seeks to improve quality and service consistency, encourage innovation, and be more responsive to participant needs. The... More
    Opened 7 September 2026

  • Specialist Affordability: Options to Address Excessive Fees

    The Australian Government is committed to making sure Australians have transparency, choice and affordable access to private specialist medical care. However, we know Australians are paying increasingly higher fees to see medical specialists, and many are delaying or missing care as a result. The Government is currently undertaking work to examine variation in fees for specialist medical services. The outcome of this consultation will inform our development of methods to identify... More
    Opened 9 September 2026

  • Public consultation to help inform a possible ‘commissioning’ approach for part of the SIL market

    About this consultation This consultation asks for views on whether a commissioning approach could improve the quality and sustainability of Supported Independent Living (SIL) supports. Your feedback will help government think about how the SIL market is working and whether changes may be needed in the future. This includes looking at participant outcomes, whether services are safe and reliable, whether providers can keep delivering services, and how any changes... More
    Closed 13 September 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 11 September 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) no later than 12 .00pm, Monday 14 September 2026 . It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and... More
    Closed 14 September 2026

  • RUDAS & KICA-Cog Torres Strait Trial | Learning Element Feedback

    We value your feedback. As part of the RUDAS & KICA-Cog Torres Strait Trial, we invite you to share your experience with this learning element. Your feedback will help us understand what worked well, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure the content is relevant, engaging, and supports learners in applying the knowledge and skills covered. The survey should take only a few minutes to complete, and all responses will be used to inform future enhancements.... More
    Created 14 September 2026

  • Weekly Bed Availability Request - 18 September 2026

    Please complete the survey by close of business today. Bed availability information will be submitted to the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) no later than 12 .00pm, Monday 21 September 2026 . It will assist discharge discussions and pathways from acute care to aged care for older Tasmanians. Privacy Statement This information is collected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. The purpose of collecting this information is to support the coordination and... More
    Opened 18 September 2026
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