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20 May 2024 - Using research and data helps us create sound health policies and programs for Australia. Find out about the research, data collections and collaborations that inform us.

6 June 2023 - A list of resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – about chronic conditions.

18 December 2024 - No matter how long you’ve been smoking, you’re better off quitting.

20 May 2025 - The Cancer and Population Screening Committee provides strategic policy advice for national population screening and cancer control.

29 May 2025 - To become a medical doctor or specialist, you must first complete an accredited medical course. You must then register with the Medical Board of Australia. We fund various programs to support you and increase the number of doctors and specialists across Australia.

7 March 2022 - If you've been affected by the floods in New South Wales and Queensland there are a range of services you can access to stay on top of your health needs.

21 February 2025 - Sometimes health care can’t wait. Find out how we support after-hours care through GPs and helplines.

12 November 2025 - An advance care directive is an important part of your end-of-life care. An advance care directive formalises your advance care plan. The directive can contain all your needs, values and preferences for your future care and details of a substitute decision-maker.

9 June 2022 - The Australian Government, Cancer Council, and the National Rugby League come together to encourage Australians to participate in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.

17 November 2023 - Australia now has a national strategy to help us achieve our goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2035 – the first country in the world to do so.