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Private health insurance policies cover some of the costs of treatment in a private hospital. Insurance can also help cover 'extras' – other medical services such as dental, physiotherapy, optical and more. Find out how Health helps to improve the value of private health insurance for people.

Good reproductive health supports individuals and couples to decide whether and when to have children. It can be affected by diseases, access to contraception and fertility issues. Find out what we’re doing to improve reproductive health in Australia.

Around 1 in 4 Australians lives in a rural or regional area. We develop policies and run programs to encourage health professionals to train and practise in rural and remote areas.

Sexual health is an important part of general health and wellbeing. Find out what we’re doing to improve sexual health and help prevent and manage sexually transmissible infections (STI) in Australia.

Cigarettes contain tobacco, a drug usually breathed in as smoke. The main chemical in tobacco, nicotine, is highly addictive. Nicotine may also be found in e-cigarettes. Smoking and vaping cause preventable illness and death. Find help to quit smoking or vaping, or support someone close to you.

It’s important to prepare before travelling, especially when going overseas, to avoid diseases and other health issues. Find out where to go for travel health advice and what we’re doing to help Australian travellers stay healthy.

Being healthy during your younger years builds strong foundations for future wellbeing. Find out what we’re doing to help young people look after themselves and stay physically and mentally healthy.