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16 October 2025 - This program aims to reduce deaths from bowel cancer by detecting early signs of the disease. If found early, more than 90% of cases can be successfully treated. Eligible Australians aged 45 to 74 can do a free test at home every 2 years. Learn about the program and how to do the test.

18 August 2024 - Learn what a communicable disease is, how they are classified and spread, and how some can be prevented.

20 November 2025 - These resources can help technology enablers involved in IT system changes understand what has changed and how to put is changing under the new Aged Care Act into practice.

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

19 April 2024 - Our new health.gov.au is easier to understand and use. Find out how we have transformed our website, how it works and how we will continually improve.

29 April 2025 - Find out more about the changes to tobacco products sold in Australia in 2025 under new tobacco laws.

11 November 2025 - A list of resources – including quick reference guides, fact sheets, videos and other publications – for the Government Provider Management System.

4 September 2024 - National emergencies can have a big impact on human health. Learn about public health emergencies in Australia and the various agencies involved in emergency management.

16 July 2025 - This guide will help you understand the requirements for tobacco products under the new legislation. This includes the requirement for on-product health messages on cigarettes that contain a filter.

25 March 2025 - Natural disasters can have serious impacts on people’s health and mental health. Learn about our role when natural disasters – like bushfires, severe storms and floods – become national emergencies.