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Welcome to the Department of Health and Aged Care’s Yaradhang building which was named following staff consultation. Yaradhang means eucalyptus in Ngunawal language. As eucalyptus is a plant known for health purposes, the building name has a strong connection to the purpose of the department.

There are a few simple and effective ways to protect yourself against mosquito borne viruses, like Japanese Encephalitis, this summer.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can get seriously sick from the flu. The flu vaccine is free for all First Nations Australians aged 6 months and over. Together, let’s give flu the boot.

Listen to this voice over from our animation video to learn about when you should visit a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (UCCs). Medicare UCCs are located across Australia, making it easier to access care for urgent, but not life-threatening, illnesses and injuries.

Listen to this voice over from our animation video to find out more about what Medicare UCCs offer. Located across Australia, these clinics are making it easier to access care for urgent, but not life-threatening, illnesses and injuries.

Listen to this voice over from our animation video to find about the difference between routine, urgent and emergency care. To find a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic near you, visit health.gov.au/MedicareUCC.

New, lifesaving oral antiviral treatments are now available for people at high risk of becoming very sick from COVID-19.

This audio recording, in English, explains that COVID-19 can be a very serious sickness for many people in the community. By getting vaccinated, you are protecting yourself and helping to protect your community.

In this radio interview, Mary G speaks with Dr Mark Wenitong, Aboriginal GP and Public Health Medical Officer, asking questions about herd immunity, and the importance of getting vaccinated before COVID-19 comes to your community.

In this radio interview, Mary G speaks with Michael Donovan, lead vocalist and bass player of 'The Donovans' and Gumbaynggirr man, asking questions about his experience of getting COVID-19 during the New South Wales outbreak, and his recovery from the virus.

In this radio interview, Mary G speaks with Elvie Sandow, the first female Mayor of Cherbourg Shire Council in Queensland, asking questions about how the community has responded to recent COVID-19 outbreaks, and how vaccination rates across the community have helped.

In this radio interview, Mary G speaks with Yarlalu Thomas, 2020 West Australian Young Australian of the Year, asking questions about why it's important that young Indigenous people get the COVID-19 vaccine, and why healthcare workers are a trusted and reliable source of information.

Having a hearing test helps to detect the early signs of hearing loss, so we can keep our hearing healthy for longer. Get help for your hearing health. Book a hearing check today.

Hearing well keeps you connected with family and friends, community and culture. Help for hearing loss is available. Ask your doctor or health worker about a hearing check.

This radio ad, produced for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, encourages everyone 16 years and older to book their booster vaccination as soon as they can.

Australians are being encouraged practise good health behaviours to help slow the spread of COVID-19, as we experience a surge of COVID-19 infections.

This radio advertisement, produced for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, encourages everyone to give themselves a boost, by keeping up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

This radio advertisement, produced for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, encourages everyone to keep up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations and to get their flu vaccination this winter.

Free Rapid Antigen and PCR tests are available at testing facilities for people who are a close contact, have symptoms or have been instructed to test by a health authority.

This radio advertisement encourages parents and guardians of children aged 5 to 11 to book their COVID-19 vaccine.

The Australian Government has launched the latest phase of the COVID-19 campaign to encourage eligible Australians to book their booster vaccination.

This radio advertisement encourages Australians to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

This radio ad, produced for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, explains that the COVID-19 vaccine is now eligible to kids aged 5 to 11 years.

This radio ad encourages eligible Australians to stay up to date with their vaccination status by booking a COVID-19 booster.

You need to get a Booster to stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations. Boosters are now approved for everyone 16 years and older, 3 months after your second dose.