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
Adult Comprehensive Health Assessment Program (CHAP) – Annual Health Assessment for People with Intellectual Disability
The Comprehensive Health Assessment Program (CHAP) is an evidence-based tool for conducting annual health assessments for people with intellectual disability in Australia
Health protection, preventive health and sport – Budget 2023–24
This Budget 2023–24 fact sheet outlines continued investments in health protection, preventive health and sport.
National Tobacco Strategy 2023–2030
A strategy to improve the health of all Australians by reducing the prevalence of tobacco use and its associated health, social, environmental and economic costs, and the inequalities it causes.
Alcohol and Other Drugs – National quality framework mapping standards refresh
The National Quality Framework for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services sets a national quality benchmark which consumers can expect from alcohol and other drug treatment providers.