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15 December 2025 - The National Lung Cancer Screening Program aims to improve health outcomes and save lives by detecting lung cancer early.

29 January 2026 - Vaping is harmful to your physical and mental health.

18 June 2025 - Find out more about the changes to tobacco products in 2025.

22 May 2026 - We administer the parts of the Biosecurity Act 2015 that relate to human health. We work with other agencies to reduce the risk of harmful human diseases entering and leaving Australia.

26 April 2024 - During the upcoming holidays it is important that we stay COVIDSafe. As we start to enjoy our summer, we need to be aware the next wave of COVID-19 has arrived. Cases are again on the increase. We know that what can be a mild illness for some people can be life threatening for others.

12 March 2025 - Read the latest news on COVID-19.

29 April 2026 - Viruses are always changing. So it’s important you get vaccinated against all the winter nasties like the flu, especially when you’re older.

16 January 2026 - Discover inspiring stories from real people who’ve quit smoking or vaping for good. Watch their journeys, learn what worked for them, and find motivation to start your own quit journey.

12 March 2025 - COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease. Symptoms range from mild to severe. Most people recover within a few days. Some people stay unwell far longer with long COVID. Getting vaccinated is the best protection.

2 April 2025 - Protect yourself and your older community from common viruses like COVID-19 and flu. These are respiratory infections can make you cough and sneeze, give you a runny nose sore throat or fever. COVID-19 and flu can also get worse and lead to headaches, aches, shortness of breath and chest pain.