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21 February 2025 - A baby’s early care can affect wellbeing throughout life. Find out what we’re doing to ensure health testing, vaccination and care for newborns, and support for new parents.

18 May 2026 - In 2021 we celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the Department of Health. The department was formed out of a pandemic in 1921. Find out what was achieved in the last century.

6 August 2024 - Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 49 years. It is the third leading cause of premature death from injury or disease. About 1 in 8 Australians has seriously considered suicide at some stage in their life. Read more about suicide in Australia and its impacts.

11 June 2025 - What pharmacists need to do to manage Life Saving Drugs Program (LSDP) medicines correctly, prevent wastage, and keep us informed.

18 June 2025 - We have created resources about the program for vaccine providers, and also resources to use when talking with patients about COVID-19 vaccines.

7 April 2025 - Certain jobs and industries are linked with a greater risk of getting and/or transmitting a disease preventable by vaccination.

27 March 2026 - We work with stakeholders including members of the public, other government agencies, peak bodies and service providers. Find out how you can have your say about our policies, initiatives and programs.

13 April 2026 - This fact sheet is for travellers to Africa, the Caribbean, and Central or South America. It includes information about yellow fever, vaccination requirements, biosecurity border measures and the yellow fever vaccination certificate.

18 December 2024 - Your lungs cannot protect you from the toxic and cancer-causing chemicals in smoke. Learn more about these chemicals and how they can affect you.

15 September 2025 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to health data and medical research.