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12 March 2025 - We develop policies and programs to support the development and adoption of health technologies and digital health capabilities. We also support research to ensure data and technology work safely for patients, consumers, and healthcare professionals.

11 April 2025 - Find out how we define and monitor cases of meningococcal disease, how you can get vaccinated, and where you can learn more about this disease.

11 April 2025 - Find out how we define and monitor cases of salmonellosis, and where you can learn more about this disease.

14 October 2025 - We recognise that most non-compliance is accidental, and we work with providers to resolve issues and promote good compliance practices. Find out more about our current activities.

8 July 2025 - We are making changes to improve aged care in Australia for all, now and in the future. These changes will deliver safety, dignity and respect for older people across aged care.

22 January 2024 - Medicare provides Australians with free or subsidised health care. Australians help to cover its costs through the Medicare levy. We thoroughly assess medical services and medicines to ensure we only subsidise those that are clinically effective, cost effective and as safe as possible.

5 March 2021 - This year we celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Department of Health. The department was formed out of a pandemic in 1921, and is now dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. Find out what we've achieved in the last century.

5 January 2022 - Youth community groups can use this resource kit to help young people understand the importance of getting vaccinated.

12 August 2025 - Find out how to apply for our graduate program, including eligibility, application dates and the recruitment process.

11 April 2025 - Find out how we define and monitor cases of pneumococcal disease, how you can get vaccinated, and where you can learn more about this disease.