This impact analysis supports the Australian Government's consideration of a reduction to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) general co-payment. The analysis compares the general patient co-payment reduction to $25 against the status quo. The proposal is estimated to save patients $784.6 million over four years from 2025–26.

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby (PBB) is a national service providing support and information for expecting mothers and parents, families, and carers of children from birth to five years of age. Healthdirect Australia delivers PBB. This review of the service finds that as currently implemented, PBB does not support government policy directions.

An evaluation of the care finder program which forms part of the Australian Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. This first report provides an overview of evaluation activities to date, preliminary findings and early lessons learned.

This report evaluates six First Nations health programs designed to improve access to care in rural, regional and remote areas. It finds the programs are generally effective and outlines recommendations for improvement. The report details the evaluation’s objectives, methods and findings, offering further suggestions for program improvement and broader system change.

The National Disability Advocacy Framework aims to make it easier to access advocacy services for people with disability. It is a high‑level and principles based framework which commits the Australian, state and territory governments to collectively work towards improved national consistency and access to advocacy services for people with disability.