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.
Victorian Public Healthcare Awards
The Victorian Public Healthcare Awards are open – and we want to hear about your achievements. Entries close at 5pm on Friday 22 May.
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.
Grants available for students in regional and rural mental health placements
Applications are now open for the Pathways to Practice Incentive grants.
Updated national falls prevention guidelines - April No Falls Month
Falls remain the leading cause of injury related hospitalisation and death in Australia. April No Falls Month promotes awareness, education and strategies to reduce falls and fall-related injury.
Victorian Multicultural Health Survey
Have your say to help shape fair, inclusive healthcare for diverse communities across Victoria.
Supporting your health and wellbeing
Find services and programs on the Better Health Channel website.
Chemist Care Now
Victorians can now be treated for more conditions. Visit your local participating chemist to get the care you need.
Women's health and wellbeing
Women across Victoria can now access free or low-cost expert healthcare. Our clinics, hubs and online services are part of a system that's getting better.
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.
Publications
Research and reports
Explore our research and reports.
Policies, standards and guidelines
Explore our policies, standards, manuals and guidelines.
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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