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

Learn about Victoria's upcoming reforms for people born with innate variations in sex characteristics—safe, consent-driven treatments with expert guidance.

The department funds services that improve the health and wellbeing of refugees and asylum seekers in Victoria.

Vulnerable children exposed to child abuse and neglect need protection and support so they have the best chance in life. Victoria's health system has an important role to play in keeping children safe.

An outline of the range of services and information provided to older people and their carers in Victoria by the Department of Health.

The Department of Health aims to close the gap in life expectancy by improving the quality of life for Aboriginal Victorians this decade.

The Department of Health has initiatives and resources to help health services meet the health needs of CALD communities.

The Department of Health has initiatives and resources to help health services meet the health needs of CALD communities.

Services should aim to become more responsive to issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex variations, and to understand specific health and wellbeing needs of LGBTIQA+ people