Our work related to preventive health

The Vaccine Operations Centre manages and coordinates the safe and efficient delivery of COVID-19 vaccines across Australia. It helps COVID-19 vaccine providers with questions about the systems we use.

Find out more about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

Health professionals need the right knowledge, skills and attitudes to care for people with intellectual disability. The Curriculum Development Project will support universities and accreditation authorities to improve pre-registration education for health professionals to better meet this need.

The DACS Fund helps the aged care sector to support older Australians who are sick or living with medical conditions. Read about why the DACS Fund is important and what is funded under DACS.

The Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service (DBMAS) helps staff and carers to support people living with dementia experiencing changes to their behaviour by providing assessment, clinical support, care planning, mentoring, linking to current research and a 24-hour help line.

The Dementia Training Program offers a national approach to accredited education, upskilling, and professional development in dementia care.

The Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission is investing $185 million. It supports older Australians to maintain their health and quality of life as they age, live independently for longer, and access quality care when they need it.

Dementia-Friendly Communities is an Australian Government-funded program to build understanding, awareness and acceptance of dementia in the community.

Digital mental health services offer free or low-cost online and phone support to Australians in need. These services are important for those who might not otherwise seek support, are in a crisis, or live in rural areas. Find out how to access support.

Our digital transformation agenda is modernising the aged care sector, making it better-connected, automated, sustainable and bringing person-centred care into focus.