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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 Strategic Plan 2023-27 (2024 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.

Your Better Health Channel

Don't risk the flu. Get vaccinated today.

The flu can be serious, especially for children. Everyone 6 months and older is recommended to get the annual flu vaccine.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals

Access free support for your mental health and wellbeing close to home.

Become a donor with Public Fertility Care

Be a life-maker. Help make the life of a child – and family – possible by becoming an egg or sperm donor.

News

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10 July News

Growing Victoria’s network of Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals

Victorians will soon have greater access to free mental health and wellbeing support, with 7 new Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals set to open across the state.
30 June News

Investigation of alleged incidents in childcare centres

A public health response has been stood up as part of the investigation of alleged incidents in childcare centres.

28 May News

Walking strong together

The Department of Health has commissioned an artwork by Bitja (Dixon Patten Jnr), which tells the story of our shared journey - our people, our work, and the communities we serve.

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

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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Reviewed 10 July 2025

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