New National Framework for Chronic Diseases
11 March 2026
Health Minster Mark Butler announces an investment of $110 million over three years on projects that help prevent chronic conditions. This funding forms part of the newly launched National Strategy Framework for Chronic Conditions 2026-35 (NSFCC).
Over half of all Australian have at least one chronic condition and about 24% have more than one. Chronic conditions account for most of the country’s disease burden and 90% of all deaths.
Chronic conditions include cancers, chronic kidney failure, cardio-vascular disease and diabetes.
Early diagnosis is acknowledged as a core strategy in the Framework. Enabling state and commonwealth health systems to access diagnostic testing will be key to a successful outcome for this Framework.
PTA recommends linking diagnostics to policy for informed funding, workforce planning and service design as a further enhancement to ensure success.
You can see the full NSFCC with this link. Improving the lives of Australians with chronic conditions | Health, Disability and Ageing Ministers | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing