The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Our work related to preventive health

A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to preventive health.

Our related work

  • Indigenous Health Research Fund

    The Indigenous Health Research Fund is investing $160 million in Indigenous-led research to tackle health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Indigenous Health Workforce Traineeships program

    The Indigenous Health Workforce Traineeships program aims to create viable career pathways and increase the number of skilled Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people working in the primary health care sector.
  • Influenza surveillance program

    Our influenza (flu) surveillance program monitors influenza activity and severity in the community. Fortnightly reports during flu season help us keep track of this disease in Australia.
  • Influenza vaccination

    Influenza can be serious. The best way to protect against influenza is to get vaccinated each year. For some people the vaccine is free.
  • Innovative Care Programme

    This program supports flexible ways of providing care where mainstream services cannot meet needs. It currently funds 7 innovative projects that focus on younger people with disabilities. The program stopped funding new projects in 2006.
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