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Supporting Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.

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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.

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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21 May News

Budget delivers record boost for frontline service delivery

The Victorian Budget 2025–26 delivers $11.1 billion to strengthen Victoria’s public health system - supporting frontline staff, expanding access to care, and improving health outcomes.

28 April News

Ngamai Wilam - Victoria's first publicly funded residential treatment centre for eating disorders

We’re ensuring Victorians with an eating disorder get the care and support they need with Victoria’s first public residential eating disorder treatment centre, Ngamai Wilam.

26 February News

Community Redesign Expert Advisory Group – members appointed

The Department of Health has appointed an Expert Advisory Group to inform the redesign of community-based mental health and wellbeing services in Victoria.

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 21 May 2025

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