About communicable diseases
Learn what a communicable disease is, how they are classified and spread, and how some can be prevented.
What we do
Discover our role in preventing, monitoring and managing communicable diseases in Australia.
Biosecurity for communicable diseases
Find out about our biosecurity measures and how they reduce the risk of communicable diseases coming into Australia.
Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC)
Find out more about the Australian CDC – safeguarding Australia from human diseases and public health threats.
Resources
Resources
Stick it to the Flu – Poster
This poster provides information about the 2026 Influenza Vaccination Program under the National Immunisation Program. It is designed for display in GP practices, medical clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, and Aboriginal health services.
Stick it to the Flu – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people poster
This poster provides information about the 2026 Influenza Vaccination Program under the National Immunisation Program. It is designed for display in GP practices, medical clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, and Aboriginal health s
Stick it to the Flu – Over 65 poster
This poster provides information about the 2026 Influenza Vaccination Program under the National Immunisation Program. It is designed for display in GP practices, medical clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, and Aboriginal health services.
Stick it to the Flu – Children under 5 poster
This poster provides information about the 2026 Influenza Vaccination Program under the National Immunisation Program. It is designed for display in GP practices, medical clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, and Aboriginal health services.