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30 June 2023 - Information about diphtheria vaccines, who it is recommended for, how and where to get vaccinated. If you’re eligible, you can get the diphtheria vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program.

6 June 2025 - We work with food companies to reduce the amount of saturated fat, sodium and sugar in manufactured and processed foods. Any company, of any size, can commit to this voluntary program.

6 June 2023 - A list of organisations, websites and services relevant to health technologies and digital health.

3 December 2025 - Placing central venous catheters in newborns is one of the most delicate and error-prone procedures. Navi Medical Technologies, a Melbourne-based medtech startup, is working to improve safety and precision in this critical area of care.

8 November 2023 - The Australian Government is investing in a multi-year Intergenerational Health and Mental Health Study (IHMHS). The IHMHS will provide the most complete picture ever collected of Australia's physical and mental health.

11 March 2020 - A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) about coronavirus (COVID-19).

20 November 2025 - Learn about changes to Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grant opportunities that will improve health equity.

15 May 2025 - Information about Hib vaccines, who it is recommended for, how and where to get vaccinated. Eligible people can get the Hib vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program.

30 September 2025 - International collaboration enables Australia’s health and medical researchers to partner with their global counterparts to tackle shared health challenges. Professor Lucy Chappell reflects on the power of international collaboration, shared challenges, and the exciting future of medical research.

17 June 2025 - For doctors or specialists to access Medicare rebates for their patients they must satisfy Medicare’s requirements.