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31 October 2023 - This guidance from the Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) highlights the health risks from lead exposure. It gives advice on how to minimise any potential exposures to lead leached out of plumbing fittings.

30 May 2025 - Read the latest news on emergency health management.

11 April 2025 - Links to our resources – including publications, apps, audio and video resources – related to communicable diseases.

30 October 2024 - Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals that are used to make products resistant to heat, stains, grease, and water. Learn more about PFAS, the potential effects of PFAS exposure, and what we’re doing about PFAS in Australia.

10 June 2025 - Find out about the people who lead us in our Executive team, including the experience they bring to Health, Disability and Aged Care.

28 November 2022 - Links to our resources – including publications, apps, and videos – related to medicines.

5 December 2023 - Find out how to use our workforce locator map to check if working in a certain location can reduce your return of service obligation (RoSO) under the Bonded Medical Places Scheme.

6 June 2025 - Find out how to use our workforce locator map to check if working in a certain location can reduce your return of service obligation under the MRBS Scheme.

11 April 2025 - Find out how we define and monitor cases of RSV infection, and where you can learn more about this disease.

19 June 2025 - In Australia, healthcare providers offer free screening for newborn babies. The screening tests for certain rare genetic conditions and metabolic disorders. Learn more about this screening process and how early intervention can result in better health for babies with these conditions.