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15 April 2024 - Childhood immunisation is a safe, free and effective way to protect your kids from serious diseases. On time vaccination will give your child the best protection.

22 April 2024 - The healthdirect Service Finder is the best way to book a vaccination. Find a clinic near you that suits your needs. You can use the Service Finder to book for yourself, your children, or someone else.

5 December 2024 - The Interim Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) works with the Communicable Diseases Network Australia (CDNA) to develop and revise national guidelines for public health units. Public health units use these when managing nationally notifiable diseases.

11 August 2020 - Contact for the Tasmanian Government’s Department of Health.

19 March 2025 - Professor Michael Kidd AO, MBBS, MD, FAHMS, FRACGP has been appointed as Australia’s new Chief Medical Officer from 1 June 2025.

29 June 2024 - See the latest videos and webinars from the Medical Research Future Fund.

18 September 2024 - We are aware of scammers targeting older people and their families by impersonating aged care providers.

8 August 2024 - The National Rural Health Commissioner leads the office’s work on rural health, with help from 2 deputy commissioners.

12 August 2025 - As an approved provider delivering services under the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP), you must comply with your obligations under legislation and under your MPSP agreement with the Commonwealth.

1 May 2024 - Getting your annual flu vaccination can protect you from influenza and its complications. The influenza vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over.