Department of Health and Aged Care

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

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New Aged Care Act

We introduced the Aged Care Bill 2024 to Parliament on 12 September 2024. Learn more about changes to the new Act and how to contribute.

Immunisation

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

Vaping reforms

The way you access vapes in Australia is changing from 1 October 2024. Learn more.

Health Workforce Locator

Use our workforce locator map to check the health workforce classification and geographical information of any area in Australia.

Get support to quit smoking or vaping

Giving up 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

Save more with 60-day prescriptions

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

Learn more about cheaper medicines

 

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Cervical screening for all

If you have a disability, a cervix, and have ever had sexual contact with anyone, learn more about how you can get help to do a cervical screening test.

Mpox is on the rise

Learn about mpox (monkepox), including symptoms, transmission, diagnosis and treatment.

Syphilis

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

World Mental Health Day

The theme for World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2024 is about making meaningful connections. Learn more about the impact of mental health and supports available.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Find out more about the national breast screening service by BreastScreen Australia.

My Aged Care Service and Support Portal

Approved aged care service providers must use this portal to manage information about their services, their clients and referrals.

Childhood immunisation

Childhood immunisation is a safe, free and effective way to protect your kids from serious disease. Learn more about the schedule.

Medical Costs Finder

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