Preventive health

Almost half of all Australians have health conditions that could be prevented. Find out what we’re doing to provide supportive and healthier environments that protect Australians from disease and injury.

About preventive health

Find out what we’re doing to help Australians become and stay healthy.

Population health studies

See a list of population health studies we fund to inform policy.

Research funding

Learn about the research we fund to reduce chronic and complex conditions.

Population health data

Read about the health data we hold and use to develop policy.

Did you know?

13.8% of adults

were daily smokers in 2017–18

1 in 2

Australians have at least 1 of 8 common chronic conditions

1 in 2

adults don't meet the physical activity guidelines

Latest resources

Latest resources

Endometriosis Progress Report 2023

The Australian Government is taking active steps to address the significant burden that endometriosis is placing on Australian women. Since the release of the National Action Plan for Endometriosis in July 2018 several projects including research opportunities have been successfully implemented.
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BreastScreen Australia – Life after breast cancer

Listen to the stories of Judith, Julie, Clare and Merlinda on how early breast cancer screening saved their lives.
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BreastScreen Australia – Overcoming barriers

Listen to the stories of Judith, Julie, Clare and Merlinda on how early breast cancer screening saved their lives.

Consultation to Inform Funding for Alcohol and Other drug treatment services to support CDC trial participants

This report outlines the findings to inform the grant funding decision-making process for the delivery of alcohol and other drug treatment services for four Cashless Debit Card (CDC) trial sites: Ceduna (SA), Bundaberg-Hervey Bay (QLD), East Kimberley and the Goldfields (WA).