Our vision is better health and wellbeing for all Australians, now and for future generations.
We aim to achieve our vision through evidence-based policy, well targeted programs and best practice regulation.
Our strategic priorities include:
- better health and ageing outcomes for all Australians
- an affordable, quality health and aged care system
- better sport outcomes.
See our Corporate Plan for full details on our purpose and priorities.
Our work involves the following:
- Awareness and education
We provide information and advice to the Australian community on health, ageing and aged care topics and issues. - Consultation and engagement
We work with stakeholders including members of the public, other government agencies, peak bodies and service providers. - Grants and tenders
We manage tenders and grants to deliver activities, goods and services. - Initiatives and programs
We work on initiatives and programs to deliver services and activities in health, aged care and sport. - Legislation we administer
The Health and Aged Care portfolio administers laws on behalf of our ministers. - Policy
We identify and investigate issues and develop policy to provide the best possible solutions to challenges across health, ageing and aged care, and sport. - Regulation and compliance
We regulate the health and aged care system to protect your health and safety. - Research
We use research to make sure our ideas are sound and that you receive the best possible treatment and care.
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