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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

Victorian Public Healthcare Awards

Entries are closing soon for our annual awards, which celebrate and recognise the healthcare professionals, volunteers and organisations delivering the very best care and support across Victoria.

Clinicians Health Channel

Resources for health professionals working in public healthcare in Victoria

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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03 May News

State Budget backs up mental health system rebuild

Taking the next big steps to build a mental health system that meets the needs of every Victorian.
25 April News

100,000 people to benefit from Victoria's biggest healthcare improvement program yet

Launched today, Victorian healthcare is embarking on its biggest improvement program to date.
22 April News

Eased restrictions for hospital visitors

The COVID-19-related rules for visitors to hospitals have been eased.

Publications

Policies, standards and guidelines

Explore our policies, standards 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 12 May 2022

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