Department of Health and Aged Care

Better health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations.

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Work with us

The work we do shapes health, aged care and sport policy, programs and research in Australia. 

Aged care services

Find out about the services we fund, how to access them, and what you need to do as a service provider to deliver our aged care programs.

COVID-19 vaccines

Learn how to book a vaccine, why vaccination is important and the latest advice.

Australian Immunisation Handbook

The Australian Immunisation Handbook provides clinical advice for health professionals on the safest and most effective use of vaccines in their practice.

Registered nurses and midwives

The Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Program is making 1,850 postgraduate scholarships available over the next 4 years.  

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Aged care quality indicators

Have your say!  We are developing quality indicators for in-home aged care and want to hear your views on the QI Program. 

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Bowel cancer screening saves lives

Screening saves lives through early detection. From 1 July 2024, we are lowering the eligible screening age from 50 to 45. 

Let’s join the thousands quitting vapes

Vaping can affect you and your loved ones. Get support to quit or encourage others to do so.

Palliative care

Free education and training resources for aged and primary care staff.

Fighting flu starts with you

Influenza can be serious. The best way to protect against influenza is to get vaccinated each year.

Ending family violence

It’s everyone’s responsibility. Family, domestic and sexual violence can have a serious impact on the health and wellbeing of survivors and their loved ones.

About mental health

Mental health can affect anyone at any stage of life. 
Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in Australia.

Cheaper medicines

There are more Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines available for 60-day prescriptions. 

Medical Costs Finder

Helping you find medical specialists, fees and costs for your private health procedure.