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3 June 2025 - From 6 February 2023 the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine schedule will become a single dose schedule. Catch-up under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) will also be extended to all Australians 25 years and under.

2 June 2025 - Information about the whooping cough vaccine, who they are recommended for and possible side effects. If you're eligible, you can get the whooping cough vaccine for free under the National Immunisation Program.

10 August 2023 - Healthcare providers – build knowledge and skills to offer your patients the self-collection option for cervical screening HPV testing.

12 October 2025 - We support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to live a healthy lifestyle at every stage of their lives. This includes measures to encourage people to be active, eat healthy and avoid risky behaviours; family health support; and mental health and suicide prevention initiatives.

14 October 2025 - The Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB) advises the Minister for Health and Ageing on prioritising spending from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

16 June 2025 - Cancer Australia has launched a new, comprehensive digital resource – Guidance for the management of early breast cancer.

3 September 2021 - Lily, young mum of three children, and daughter of Eastern Arrernte woman Catherine, got her COVID-19 vaccine, and is encouraging other young women to research the COVID-19 vaccines and talk to their healthcare workers.

19 November 2025 - Health professionals and providers can help women understand breast density measurement and reporting. Find out how to increase their confidence in the breast screening program.

1 July 2022 - This video is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. It explains how to take your own Cervical Screening Test sample if they choose self-collection as a screening option for their Cervical Screening Test.

22 November 2024 - You can help guide how we continue to improve sexual health in Australia by providing feedback on our draft National STI Strategy. Consultation is now open until 20 December 2024.