Extension of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) offers free bowel cancer screening kits to eligible Australians. Individuals aged 45 to 49 can request a screening kit, while those aged 50 to 74 automatically receive one in the mail every 2 years
The proposal would extend the NBCSP as follows:
- Option 1 – extend full biennial screening available to individuals 50-74 to those aged 25-49.
- Option 2 – extend opt-in screening available to individuals 45-49 to those aged 25-44.
The proposal would be ongoing and commence on 1 July 2026.
Read moreExtension of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) offers free bowel cancer screening kits to eligible Australians. Individuals aged 45 to 49 can request a screening kit, while those aged 50 to 74 automatically receive one in the mail every 2 years
The proposal would extend the NBCSP as follows:
- Option 1 – extend full biennial screening available to individuals 50-74 to those aged 25-49.
- Option 2 – extend opt-in screening available to individuals 45-49 to those aged 25-44.
The proposal would be ongoing and commence on 1 July 2026.
Read moreExtension of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) offers free bowel cancer screening kits to eligible Australians. Individuals aged 45 to 49 can request a screening kit, while those aged 50 to 74 automatically receive one in the mail every 2 years
The proposal would extend the NBCSP as follows:
- Option 1 – extend full biennial screening available to individuals 50-74 to those aged 25-49.
- Option 2 – extend opt-in screening available to individuals 45-49 to those aged 25-44.
The proposal would be ongoing and commence on 1 July 2026.
Read moreMaking it easier to access Medicare subsidised psychology sessions
The proposal would remove the current requirement for a GP referral at Session 6 from the 10 Medicare subsidised psychology sessions.
The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.
Read moreMaking it easier to access Medicare subsidised psychology sessions
The proposal would remove the current requirement for a GP referral at Session 6 from the 10 Medicare subsidised psychology sessions.
The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.
Read moreMaking it easier to access Medicare subsidised psychology sessions
The proposal would remove the current requirement for a GP referral at Session 6 from the 10 Medicare subsidised psychology sessions.
The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.
Read moreIncrease chronic disease management covered by Medicare
The proposal would expand the Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP) by raising rebates to match average out-of-pocket costs and removing service caps.
The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.
Read moreIncrease chronic disease management covered by Medicare
The proposal would expand the Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP) by raising rebates to match average out-of-pocket costs and removing service caps.
The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.
Read moreExpand mental healthcare under Medicare
The proposal would provide universal mental health care to Medicare card holders by expanding the list to more mental health professionals, removing session limits and increasing rebates.
The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.
Read moreExpand mental healthcare under Medicare
The proposal would provide universal mental health care to Medicare card holders by expanding the list to more mental health professionals, removing session limits and increasing rebates.
The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.
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