Department of Health and Aged Care

Information for the general public and the health and aged care workforce about the Australian Government's health policies, programs and regulations.

We are Health and Aged Care

Helping keep Australians healthy and safe.

We want to hear your story

The National Women’s Health Advisory Council wants to hear from women, girls and people assigned female at birth, along with researchers, healthcare professionals, consumer representatives and peak stakeholder groups to better understand the unique barriers and gender bias women face in Australia’s healthcare system. 

Share your experiences by completing our consultation survey today.

The #EndGenderBias survey is available in 17 languages.

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Consultation: Foundations of the new Aged Care Act

Your feedback will help inform our drafting of legislation.

Time for a booster?

Adults can top up 6 months after a COVID-19 vaccination or infection.

Childhood immunisation

Childhood immunisation is a safe, free and effective way to protect your kids from serious diseases.

Protect yourself against influenza

Influenza can be serious. The best way to protect against influenza is to get vaccinated each year. For some people the vaccine is free.

Cosmetic surgery

Make an informed decision about your cosmetic surgery. Start your research here.

Hearing health

Learn more about how to look after your hearing health.

Palliative care

Education and training resources for aged and primary care staff.

Budget 2023–⁠24

Find fact sheets, media releases and other health, aged care and sport programs and measures from the Budget 2023–24.

Our Corporate Plan 2023–24

Our corporate plan outlines how we will deliver the health system for all Australians throughout 2023–24.

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