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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 Operational Plan 2022–23

Our Operational Plan steps out how we will deliver the health care Victorians need now and in the future.

Our role in emergencies

When we have emergencies that impact Victorians’ health, we will be there to help guide you and keep you safe.

Health highlights

Victorian Public Healthcare Awards

The Victorian Public Healthcare Awards are now open! Learn more about our annual awards, which celebrate outstanding work in the public health sector.

Smile Squad

Smile Squad is the Victorian government's free school dental program.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Keep up-to-date with COVID-19 information for the health sector, including health services and professionals and providers.

News

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24 May News

Doing what matters for patients and healthcare workers

The Victorian Government is investing $4.9 billion in the Victorian Budget 2023/24 to ensure Victorians have the world-class healthcare they need, when they need it - and close to home.

22 May News

Winners announced for the medical research awards

The Victorian medical research community has come together to celebrate their achievements at the Premier’s Awards for Health and Medical Research.
27 April News

Receive funding to study nursing or midwifery

Applications are now open for the undergraduate (entry-to-practice) nursing and midwifery scholarships. 

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

Infomation for general practioners 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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Reviewed 05 June 2023

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