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  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

    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.

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce

    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.

  • About the department

    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

    Aged care provides support for older people to help them with everyday living and other needs. Find out about the services we fund, how to access them, and what you need to do as a service provider to deliver our aged care programs.

  • Aged care workforce

    The aged care workforce is one of the fastest growing sectors in Australia. Learn about the aged care workforce, explore your options to join the sector, and find out how we are supporting aged care workers and providers

  • Alcohol

    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

    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

  • Anthrax

    Find out how we define and monitor cases of anthrax, and where you can learn more about this disease.

  • Barmah Forest virus infection

    Find out how we define and monitor cases of Barmah Forest virus infection, and where you can learn more about this disease.

  • Bladder and bowel

    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

    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.

  • Botulism

    Find out how we define and monitor cases of botulism, how you can get vaccinated, and where you can learn more about this disease.

  • Brucellosis

    Find out how we define and monitor cases of brucellosis, and where you can learn more about this disease.

  • Campylobacteriosis

    Find out how we define and monitor cases of campylobacteriosis, and where you can learn more about this disease.

  • Cancer

    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.

  • Chickenpox

    Find out how we define and monitor cases of chickenpox, how you can get vaccinated, and where you can learn more about this disease.

  • Chikungunya virus infection

    Find out how we define and monitor cases of chikungunya virus infection, and where you can learn more about this disease.

  • Chlamydial infection

    Find out how we define and monitor cases of chlamydial infection, and where you can learn more about this disease.

  • Cholera

    Find out how we define and monitor cases of cholera, and where you can learn more about this disease.

  • Chronic conditions

    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

    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.

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Find information on COVID-19, how to protect yourself and those around you, and the current situation in Australia.

  • COVID-19

    Find out how we define and monitor cases of COVID-19, how you can get vaccinated, and where you can learn more about this disease.