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12 June 2024 - The Australian Government has launched a new public health campaign to encourage young people to stop vaping – and not take it up in the first place.

24 October 2022 - To prevent harm from alcohol to their unborn child, women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should not drink alcohol. For women who are breastfeeding, not drinking alcohol is safest for their baby. Even a small amount of alcohol can harm a baby's development and may have lifelong effects.

26 August 2024 - The Australian Government has invested a total of over $18 billion in Australia’s vaccine and COVID-19 treatment supply as part of the COVID-19 Health response. Learn more about our vaccine agreements.

10 January 2024 - The Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan supports nurse practitioners to deliver health and aged care services. The plan addresses barriers that have prevented them from working to their full potential.

22 August 2025 - Find information and resources on how to engage people who have experienced female genital cutting in cervical screening.

6 June 2025 - The Australian Government has allocated funding for a study looking at the mental health and wellbeing of Australian children and adolescents.

14 October 2025 - Some administrative processes under the Act can be automated to improve efficiency. The System Governor is responsible for automating administrative processes. They oversee and can override automated decisions.

22 May 2024 - This video was developed by Western Victoria PHN and features Prof Nicholas Lennox, Senior Medical Advisor Health and Disability, Department of Health and Aged Care.

20 October 2023 - The National Return and Disposal of Unwanted Medicines Program (NatRUM) is a service funded by the Australian Government that supports the safe disposal of expired and unwanted medicines.

6 June 2025 - We are changing the online application system from the Prescribed List Management System to the Health Products Portal. Learn about this change, including key dates.