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21 December 2023 - Smoking tobacco is harmful at any age, but young people can become addicted to nicotine very quickly. Find out about the risks to your health and read our tips for saying ‘no’ to smokes. Find out what you can do as a parent or teacher to support teenagers and young people.

12 July 2019 - The Cracks in the ice app provides trusted, evidence-based, and up-to-date information and resources about crystal methamphetamine (ice) for the Australian community.

27 June 2012 - There are extra physical, psychological and social risks involved for those with a mental illness who want to quit smoking. Find out how you, as a health professional, can help them succeed.

15 March 2022 - Professor Michael Kidd, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, discusses making healthy choices, and the small steps we can take every day to enjoy a healthy life.

13 March 2024 - Health professionals and providers play an important role in the National Cervical Screening Program. Learn about changes to the screening test. Find information and resources to help encourage participants and manage those with symptoms.

9 January 2023 - A collection of resources for health professionals to help people with CLN2 disease access cerliponase alfa (Brineura®) under the Life Saving Drugs Program.

18 December 2023 - A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to health data and medical research.

31 August 2022 - The following statement was released following the conclusion of National Cabinet on Wednesday 31 August 2022.

20 February 2025 - If you cannot communicate your preferences for care, who would speak for you? What would you want them to say? Advance care planning helps make sure your loved ones and your doctors know what your health and personal preferences are. Advance care planning can give everyone some peace of mind.

2 December 2022 - A list of resources about the BreastScreen Australia Program for both the public and for health professionals and providers.