About environmental health
The environment we live and work in affects our health. Learn more about environmental health.
What we're doing
We work on policies and programs that aim to improve and maintain Australia’s environmental health.
Climate and health
Learn about how our changing climate affects our health through rising heat and changing rainfall patterns.
Occupational dusts
Learn about what we're doing to prevent and detect occupational dust disease.
Resources
Resources
Estimates of Australian health system greenhouse gas emissions 2021–22
This report provides baseline estimates of greenhouse gas emissions by the Australian health system. These estimates are foundational to the work to achieve a sustainable, high-quality, net zero health system, as outlined in Australia’s National Health and Climate Strategy.
National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry update (March 2025)
The National Occupational Respiratory Disease Registry (National Registry) was updated on 21 March 2025. This factsheet contains more detailed information about the update.
National Dust Disease Progress Report April 2022 – December 2023
The report summarises actions taken by Australian governments to address the recommendations of the National Dust Disease Taskforce from April 2022 up to 31 December 2023. The report provides a substantive update on progress made since the release of the All of Governments’ Response to the National
Climate and Health Expert Advisory Group (CHEAG) communique – 2 December 2024
The Climate and Health Expert Advisory Group met on 2 December 2024. This document provides a record of the meeting.