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Supporting Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.

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Victoria's free Urgent Care Services

When you need urgent healthcare now, but it's not life-threatening, and you can't wait to see your GP, help is available.

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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.

Meet our Chief Health Officer

Dr Caroline McElnay is our Chief Health Officer. The Chief Health Officer provides expert advice on matters relating to the health and wellbeing of the people of Victoria.

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.

News

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20 August News

Victorian Pill Testing Service opens in Fitzroy

The service allows people to check the contents of drugs and receive tailored, evidence-based advice to help them make informed decisions.
20 August News

Victoria's newest community hospital opens in Craigieburn

Victoria's latest community hospital in Craigieburn is offering more services for local families and providing more care close to home.
11 August News

Victoria delivers a record number of planned surgeries

In the past year, Victorian healthcare workers delivered 212,705 planned surgeries – the highest ever on record – with more Victorians receiving the care they need, faster.

Supporting your health and wellbeing

Find services and programs on the Better Health Channel website.

Virtual Emergency Care

If you need urgent care our free service connects you to an emergency doctor or nurse from your computer, laptop or mobile phone.

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.

Publications

Policies, standards and guidelines

Explore our policies, standards, manuals 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.

Social media

Reviewed 20 August 2025

Bayi Dha-ang: Walk Strong

To reflect our commitment to improving Aboriginal health and wellbeing, we've commissioned an artwork by Bitja (Dixon Patten Jnr). 'Bayi Dha-ang: Walk Strong' tells the story of our shared journey - our people, our work, and the communities we serve.

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