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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 2022–23

Our Operational Plan steps out how we will deliver the health care Victorians need now and in the future.

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

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

Mental Health and Wellbeing Local

Mental Health and Wellbeing Local supports Victorian adults to get mental health and wellbeing support when they need it, where they need it.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Keep up-to-date with COVID-19 information for the health sector, including health services and professionals and providers.

News

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28 March News

Health summit to shape change for Victorians

For the first time, the Department of Health is bringing together around 400 leaders from right across the health sector to shape a vision of change for the future of the Victorian health system.
21 February News

Members appointed to Interim Regional Bodies for Mental Health

The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System recommended a shift to a new approach to mental health and wellbeing across the state.
15 February News

Providers selected for a new mental health traineeship program

A new program is creating a unique pathway for students to kickstart their career in mental health.

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Policies, standards and guidelines

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Research and reports

Explore our research and reports.

Forms and templates

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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 28 March 2023

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