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25 October 2022 - Dentists and dental practitioners help us take care of our teeth and gums. They diagnose and treat diseases of the teeth, gums and mouth, and help take care of our dental health. Dental practitioners include dental hygienists, therapists and prosthetists and oral health therapists.

12 March 2025 - We had an active COVID-19 health alert between 2020 and 2023. We now manage COVID-19 like other common communicable diseases.

12 March 2025 - Medicines help us avoid illness, get better when we’re sick, or manage health conditions. There are many different types of medicines. Some are only available with a prescription, others are available over the counter from pharmacies or shops.

24 May 2026 - Learn about conditions screened across Australia, and the consideration of new conditions for inclusion in Australia’s newborn bloodspot screening programs.

30 May 2025 - Good reproductive health supports individuals and couples to decide whether and when to have children. It can be affected by diseases, access to contraception and fertility issues. Find out what we’re doing to improve reproductive health in Australia.

20 May 2025 - This page provides links to information about vaccines available to protect against diseases covered under the National Immunisation Program.

30 May 2025 - Genetics and genomics have the potential to reshape how we prevent, diagnose, treat and monitor illness. Find out what we’re doing to develop strategies and policies to both safeguard public health and improve the health of all Australians through gene technologies.

29 April 2025 - Pneumococcal disease is a bacteria that lives in the nose and throat and can have serious complications in children.

4 November 2025 - Download and share posters that encourage Australians to keep on top of their sexual health by using protection and booking an STI test today

3 November 2025 - Find translated videos, fact sheets and posters and from the Beforeplay campaign about STIs.