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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

Our strategic directions state what we are doing to support Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.

Grants and programs

Our grants and programs support health sector organisations and individuals.

Health highlights

Women's Health and Wellbeing Program

To bridge the gap in women's healthcare, the Department of Health is leading the delivery of a program of work to change the way women’s health issues are treated.

Discover the Better Health Channel

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

Smile Squad

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

News

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14 September News

Over 300 scholarships for mental health and alcohol and other drug workers

More than 300 mental health and wellbeing workforce scholarships are now on offer to support study in 2024
05 September News

New support service for mental health and substance use families and carers

Eight new regional Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect centres are now open to support the wellbeing of people caring for someone with mental ill health and substance use challenges.
01 September News

Victoria’s new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022

Victoria has a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act, replacing the Mental Health Act 2014.

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 18 September 2023

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