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Supporting Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.

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About the Department of Health

About the Department of Health

We help Victorians to stay healthy and safe, and deliver a world-class healthcare system that leads to better health outcomes for all Victorians.

Our Strategic Plan 2023-27 (2024 update)

Our strategic directions state what we are doing to support Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.

Our women's health program

To bridge the gap in women's healthcare, we are leading the delivery of a program of work to change the way women's health issues are treated.

Your Better Health Channel

Know the COVID conditions

COVID continues to be a part of our lives. Follow the 6 steps to protect yourself and those most at risk.

Mosquito-borne diseases

The most effective way to reduce your risk of mosquito-borne diseases is by avoiding mosquito bites and removing mosquito breeding sites around your home.

Extreme heat

Know the effects of extreme heat, who is at risk and how you can prepare yourself and others.

News

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22 December Media Releases

Stay safe from food poisoning this summer

Chief Health Officer Dr Claire Looker is encouraging everyone to stick to safe food practices during the festive season.
25 November News

Provider appointed for Victoria's first pill testing service

The Victorian Government has appointed the service provider for Victoria's first pill testing service. Pill testing, also known as drug checking, aims to reduce harms from illicit drug use.
20 November News

Celebrating Victoria’s healthcare workers and their achievements

The annual Victorian Public Healthcare Awards is a time to gather together and reflect on the incredible achievements of our healthcare workers, public health services, community groups and volunteers.

Publications

Policies, standards and guidelines

Explore our policies, standards and guidelines.

Research and reports

Explore our research and reports.

Forms and templates

Find various forms and templates.

Information for

Allied health professionals

Access to information relevant to allied health workers, including workforce, accreditation, clinical practice and community programs.

Business operators

Information relevant to business operators, such as food and services, water, pesticides, radiation, cemeteries and crematoria.

Dentists

Find information about oral health promotion, regulation and accreditation, dental health programs, workforce, services and community information.

Environmental health professionals

A quick reference page for environmental health professionals that includes all the information environmental health officers need for their day-to-day work.

General practitioners

Information for general practitioners including clinical practice, maternal and child health, immunisation, infectious diseases, drugs and poisons, mental health, aged care and hospitals.

Hospitals

Information for hospital workers, including funding and performance, registration and accreditation, data, reporting and analytics, drugs and poisons, and Blood Matters.

Nurses

Access information for nurses including, study programs, grants, registration, immunisation and employment.

Pharmacists

Access information for pharmacists, including prescriptions, forms and applications, and health workforce.

Social media

Reviewed 27 December 2024

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