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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.

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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

Victorian Public Healthcare Award winners and finalists

Find out who the award winners and finalists are for the 2023 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.

Healthcare Jobs in Victoria, Australia

Find healthcare jobs in Victoria, Australia. Including nursing, mental health, midwifery and other medical professional careers. Considering relocating to Australia? Find out more.

Find the right care for you

Broken bone, ankle sprain, cut or burn that needs treatment?  If you need treatment or care today but it’s not life-threatening, help is available.

News

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03 December News

Our workforce, our future

Our workforce, our future, a new capability framework for Victoria’s mental health and wellbeing workforce, is now available.
04 December News

New program increases Victorian community’s access to free naloxone

The Victorian Take-Home Naloxone Program allows approved workers in approved organisations to supply naloxone at no cost.
16 November News

One year of fairer, more affordable fertility care

Victoria's affordable and accessible public fertility care services, marking one year of success.

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 05 December 2023

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