Videos

Hear from Doctor Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, talking about Closing the Gap day.

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

In this video, Dr Mark Wenitong answers the most common questions about COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 years.

In this video, Dr Mark Wenitong explains a step-by-step process of how to use different rapid antigen tests (RATs) for COVID-19 by testing the spit from your mouth, one that you suck like a lollipop, and one that takes a sample from your nose.

Dr Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, answers the Top Three questions across our channels.

JEV has been detected in Australia. Find out how you can protect yourself in this short video from Dr Sonya Bennett.

Find out who is at risk of catching JEV in this short video from Dr Sonya Bennett.

Hear from Dr Lucas de Toca talk about whether men are more susceptible to certain illnesses or conditions compared to women, and when men should start regular health checks and screening tests.

This video, in English, provides information on what COVID-19 treatments are available and the importance of discussing with your general practitioner which option is the most appropriate for you.

This video, in English, provides information on the increased spread of flu during the winter months and the importance to prepare a winter plan and have it in place should you get sick

This video, in English, provides information on available flu vaccinations for the winter period and highlights that a person can receive the flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine safely at the same time

Professor Alison McMillan, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, answers the top three questions across our channels.

Professor North tells us how genomics is helping many children, who only 5 or 10 years ago would have been admitted to hospital for invasive tests, sometimes without answers.

An expert in understanding newborn babies' brains, Associate Professor Cheong describes her work to understand and protect newborn babies from risks at birth.

An update from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about the new Omicron variant of concern.

Samantha survived a rare but aggressive form of cervical cancer that her doctor said was highly likely caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). She urges all parents to sign the consent form so their child can be protected against HPV related disease as part of the school based immunisation program.

Professor Helen Christensen AO (Director and Chief Scientist, Black Dog Institute) explains how the Medical Research Future Fund enables a national response to mental health issues.

This 30 second video outlines the inclusions for each of the Gold/Silver/Bronze/Basic product tiers as part of the government’s reform to private health insurance.

Meningococcal disease is rare, but very serious, and you can protect yourself from it. The Meningococcal ACWY vaccine is provided free in schools for young people in year 10.

Starting the conversation about palliative care and end-of-life care.

Professor Ian Frazer AC (Chair of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board) talks about the Medical Research Future Fund and how it is contributing to Australia's health.

Professor Michelle Haber AM (Executive Director, Children’s Cancer Institute) outlines how the Medical Research Future Fund helps push toward the goal of zero childhood cancer.

Meningococcal disease changed Seb’s life forever – but it doesn’t have to change yours.

Dr Steve Hambleton, a former Australian Medical Association president, talks about and supports the Women Want to Know initiative. He encourages all health professionals to discuss the risks of alcohol with pregnant women.

Alex, a new mother, shares her views about health professionals speaking to women about alcohol and pregnancy. This video is a part of the Women Want To Know initiative.