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3 October 2023 - Boys and men are 3 times as likely to die by suicide in Australia than girls and women. The Buoy Project is testing 7 different suicide prevention programs that target boys and men. The aim is to find out which programs might be most effective in reducing male suicide.

1 September 2025 - This infographic shows the number of flu (influenza) vaccinations reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) during 2022–2025, since 1 March.

30 May 2025 - Read our latest news items related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

29 January 2026 - The first quarterly Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP) payments have been processed by Services Australia. The payments are expected to appear in the bank accounts of registered practices and providers over the next 3–5 business days.

26 May 2025 - This infographic shows the number of flu (influenza) vaccinations reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) during 2021–2025, since 1 March.

7 October 2025 - This infographic shows the number of flu (influenza) vaccinations reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) during 2022–2025, since 1 March.

25 August 2023 - The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) agreed at its meeting on 16 August 2023 to rescind the current Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) National Guidelines for Cruising in Australia (the CDNA Guidelines). The CDNA Guidelines will be rescinded as of 25 August 2023.

14 September 2025 - This collection contains data and reports on COVID-19 vaccination rates in Australia. The Department is currently reviewing its reporting cycle and will be moving to a quarterly reporting cadence.

29 July 2025 - This infographic shows the number of flu (influenza) vaccinations reported to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) during 2022–2025, since 1 March.

2 June 2023 - This program helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have chronic conditions to access health care. It does this by covering some costs – like travel and accommodation – for health professionals who provide the outreach services.