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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

See information for health services and professionals from the Department of Health, Victoria.

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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

Read our plan for a sustainable world-class healthcare system that provides the best health outcomes to make Victorians the healthiest people in the world.

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

Extreme heat and heatwaves

Extreme heat and heatwaves can be a serious health risk. Detailed advice is available on planning for extreme heat and heatwaves.

Epidemic thunderstorm asthma

Help people with asthma and hay fever prepare for the risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma.

Discover the Better Health Channel

To keep Victorians in good health we provide expert health and medical information that you can trust.

News

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12 January News

National consultation on use of the title 'surgeon'

Australia’s health ministers are concerned that use of the title ‘surgeon’ by medical practitioners may be confusing for the public.

24 December News

New Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs across the state

23 new Mental Health & Wellbeing Hubs are now open across the state, including 10 in regional Victoria – offering support to anyone who may need it.

19 December News

New strategy and campaign to boost Victoria’s mental health and wellbeing workforce

The Department of Health has launched a new advertising campaign in a bid to attract more workers to the mental health and wellbeing system.

Publications

Policies and guidelines

Explore our policies and guidelines.

Fact sheets

Discover our fact sheets.

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, radation, 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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Health Victoria news

Stay up-to-date with news about health services, mental health, community health and public health.

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Reviewed 19 January 2022

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