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3 November 2025 - Use protection and book an STI test today.

30 May 2025 - Read our latest news items related to communicable diseases.

21 January 2026 - Looking after your body and mind by eating well, being active, getting vaccinated and avoiding risky behaviours – like smoking or drinking too much – can prevent many diseases and keep you healthy and well. We work to enable healthy living through supportive environments.

3 September 2025 - Today, the Australian Government introduced draft legislation into Parliament to establish Australia’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC).

3 March 2020 - The National Strategic Action Plan for Macular Disease proposes a national response to macular disease across all levels of government in Australia. It recommends action in 4 major areas.

25 September 2023 - A new Targeted Translation Research Accelerator Research Plan will shape $77.5 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will improve care and outcomes for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

5 June 2020 - The Australian Government is investing in vital research initiatives to tackle the nation’s two biggest killers — heart disease and stroke. This funding is the first round of disbursements from the Medical Research Future Fund’s (MRFF) Cardiovascular Health Mission.

3 October 2023 - Rare Cancers, Rare Diseases and Unmet Need Clinical Trials has been consolidated into the Clinical Trials Activity initiative under the MRFF 10-year Investment Plan.

6 June 2023 - A list of contacts related to communicable diseases.

17 July 2024 - Meningococcal disease is serious, but you can be protected. Young people aged 14-16 years can get the free meningococcal ACWY vaccine at school in year 10 and other health services including pharmacies.