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.

More savings with 60-day prescriptions

New Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines have been added to 60-day prescriptions. From 1 September 2024, around 300 medicines will be available for 60-day prescriptions for people who live with stable, ongoing health conditions.

Learn more about cheaper medicines

 

Get support to give up for good

Quitting smoking and vaping isn't easy, but the benefits are worth it. Learn about how smoking and vaping can affect your health, the benefits of quitting and the support available to help you give up for good.

Find out more about how to quit

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Have your say

We’re seeking your views on our draft National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People.

Mpox is on the rise

If you think have been exposed to mpox (monkeypox), it’s important to look out for symptoms. Learn more.

Syphilis

Learn about syphilis, its symptoms, stages, diagnosis and treatment. Get the latest prevention and management advice.

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.

Childhood immunisation

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

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.

Medical Costs Finder

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