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 (2025 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.
Shadows of Wonderland final festival for pill testing trial
Shadows of Wonderland has been announced as the final festival included in Victoria's 18-month pill testing trial.
Pop-up mpox vaccination at Midsumma Festival improves access and uptake
More than 100 people received mpox vaccinations at pop-up clinics run by City of Melbourne immunisation nurses during Victoria’s Midsumma Festival.
More Women's Health Clinics to open across Victoria, strengthening women-centred healthcare
Women, girls and gender diverse people will have greater access to free specialist women's healthcare.
Supporting your health and wellbeing
Find services and programs on the Better Health Channel website.
Chemist Care Now
Victorians can now be treated for more conditions. Visit your local participating chemist to get the care you need.
Public Fertility Care
You can access free fertility assessments and treatments – like IVF – at participating health services across Victoria. Find out how this service can help you.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals
Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals are a free service for people aged 26 and over. They provide treatment, care and support for your mental health and wellbeing close to home.
Publications
Research and reports
Explore our research and reports.
Policies, standards and guidelines
Explore our policies, standards, manuals and guidelines.
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.
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