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Improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is a national priority. We work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to develop and implement strategies, programs and initiatives to improve health and wellbeing.

We are working to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals working in Australia's health system. This improves access to culturally safe treatment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Find out about our ministers and our people, and the work we do to make Australia's health system one of the best in the world.

Aged care provides support for older people to help with everyday living and other needs. We fund aged care services, help people to access them, and work with providers to deliver aged care programs.

We are raising the quality of aged care in Australia by building a skilled, valued and supported workforce. Strengthening the aged care workforce is essential to providing older people with the high-quality care they deserve. We all have a role to play – let’s change aged care together.

Alcohol is a drug that affects your body – how you think, feel and behave. Drinking too much can affect your health and disrupt your life. Learn about guidelines to reduce your risk. Find help to reduce your own drinking or support someone close to you.

Allied health care represents the second-largest clinical workforce in Australia, after nursing and midwifery. Find out about allied health professions, how allied health services work in Australia, and how we support this key sector of our health workforce

A healthy bladder and bowel is important for your overall health. Common problems like incontinence can affect men and women of all ages. Find out about bladder and bowel health, what to do if you have a problem, and what we’re doing to help improve bladder and bowel health in Australia.

Blood and blood products save lives and improve the health of patients. About 1 in 3 Australians will need blood or blood products in their lifetime. Learn about blood and blood products in Australia.

Cancer affects many Australians and has a major impact on individuals, families and the community. Find out what we’re doing to improve prevention and treatment of cancer.

Being healthy as a child provides a foundation for a healthy future. Find out what we’re doing to help children stay physically and mentally healthy.

Chronic conditions are the leading cause of illness, disability and death in Australia. Common chronic conditions include cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Find out what we’re doing to prevent and manage chronic conditions in Australia.

Communicable diseases are diseases that can spread from person to person. Find out what we’re doing to prevent outbreaks and monitor these diseases in Australia.

Dementia has a major impact on individuals, families, and communities across Australia. Find out what we're doing to support people living with dementia, their families and carers.

Having healthy teeth, mouth and gums is important for your general health and wellbeing. It means you can eat, drink and speak without pain or discomfort. Find out what we’re doing to support dental health services in Australia.

Dentists and dental practitioners make up about 3% of the health workforce, looking after dental needs across Australia. Find out how we regulate and support this important sector of our health workforce.

Diagnostic imaging – like X-rays and ultrasounds – helps healthcare workers diagnose, treat and monitor a large range of health conditions. Learn more about diagnostic imaging and what we’re doing to support its use in Australia’s health system.

Find out about support for people with disability and carers.

Drugs are substances, other than food or water, that alter the way the body functions, physically or mentally. Most are used to treat medical conditions and are prescribed by a doctor, but some are illegal. Drugs can be dangerous. Find help to reduce your drug use or support someone close to you.

Ear and hearing health is important to health and wellbeing. Untreated hearing loss and ear disease can have a big impact on the lives of children and adults alike. Find out what we’re doing to raise awareness of ear health and help prevent hearing loss in Australia.

Health emergencies include disease outbreaks, natural disasters and mass casualty incidents. Find out what we’re doing to prevent, prepare for and respond to health emergencies.

Illness, injury and ageing can affect your eyesight, so it’s important to keep your eyes as healthy as possible. Find out what we’re doing to help improve eye health in Australia and prevent vision loss.

Family, domestic and sexual violence – including child sexual abuse – can have a serious impact on the health and wellbeing of Australians. Learn more about this topic and why it is important.