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30 May 2025 - Drugs are substances, other than food or water, that alter the way the body functions, physically or mentally. Most are used to treat medical conditions and are prescribed by a doctor, but some are illegal. Drugs can be dangerous. Find help to reduce your drug use or support someone close to you.

14 October 2026 - Learn about immunisation and vaccination rates that provide protection against vaccine-preventable diseases through immunisation dashboards.

22 May 2026 - The Australian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community.

26 October 2026 - This program aims to reduce deaths from bowel cancer by detecting early signs of the disease. If found early, more than 90% of cases can be successfully treated. Eligible Australians aged 45 to 74 can do a free test at home every 2 years. Learn about the program and how to do the test.

13 August 2026 - Having healthy teeth, mouth and gums is important for your general health and wellbeing. It means you can eat, drink and speak without pain or discomfort. Find out what we’re doing to support dental health services in Australia.

18 June 2025 - Find out more about the changes to tobacco products in 2025.

5 December 2023 - Find out how to use our workforce locator map to check if working in a certain location can reduce your return of service obligation (RoSO) under the Bonded Medical Places Scheme.

22 November 2022 - We’ve organised our health, ageing and sport information into health topics. Topics are listed alphabetically or you can use the search box to find what you need.

25 March 2026 - There are many resources and services to help you quit smoking or vaping – and stay quit. There is no one way and for many, a combination of methods is most successful. Find help and support here.