Welcome to the Department of Health
The Victorian Department of Health's objective is to enhance and protect the health and wellbeing of all Victorians.
We work with the community to provide better access to health, aged care and mental health and drug services. We do this through managing the public hospital system, developing health infrastructure in rural and metropolitan Victoria, pursuing opportunities for partnership with the primary care sector and other governments, public health interventions, and implementing major health initiatives such as the Victorian Cancer Action Plan. We also encourage Victorians to improve their health through preventative health initiatives and education programs.
Latest News
Victoria's Cancer Action Plan
20 Nov 2009Victoria's Cancer Action Plan 2008 – 2011 aims to increase the five-year survival rate by 10 per cent by 2015. This means an extra 2,000 lives saved. Find out more about the plan and ways to reduce your risk of getting cancer.
Food Act Order - Semi-Dried Tomatoes
12 Nov 2009The Chief Health Officer has made an order under the Food Act. It is designed to prevent or reduce the possibility of a serious danger to public health, and to mitigate adverse consequences.
Notice of Order under the Food Act - Semi-Dried Tomatoes (67kb, pdf)
Going for Gold at the Melbourne Show
29 Sep 2009'Go for your life' has been awarded second place for its stand at the Royal Melbourne Show in the 'best display by a Government or semi-government authority.'
Victorian Public Healthcare Awards
15 Sep 2009The 2009 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards honour the individuals, teams and services who are committed to finding better ways of doing things, so that the best possible care is provided to their community.
Premier Announces New Department of Health
12 Aug 2009The Premier, John Brumby, has announced a major restructure of health, community services and local government functions to deliver better services to Victorian communities and families.