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New HealthPathways app available on TopBar
New do-it-yourself cancer check
A GP’s perspective on the new cervical screening self-collection option
My Health Record supports better care for older Australians
Introducing the Initial Assessment and Referral Decision Support Tool for mental health consultations
ATAGI updated recommendations for a winter dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Report paints full picture of health needs
Working together we can tackle family violence - Community of Practice 2022
Changes to Victorian Department of Health COVID-19 response from 1 July 2022
Is there a link between COVID-19 and chronic fatigue syndrome?
New report shines a light on the health of Melbourne's north and west
My Health Record virtual classroom sessions
News from around our region
Prevention starts in primary care: Refer patients to Life! this National Diabetes Week
2 July 2026 | Diabetes VictoriaSeeking GPs for study on vaping, other nicotine product use in young adults
29 June 2026 | Monash UniversityRegistrations now open for Cancer Council Victoria’s Nurse Ambassador Program
19 June 2026 | Cancer Council VictoriaResearchers looking for participants in cognitive health study
5 June 2026 | The University of MelbourneAsbestos Voices: help shape future research on asbestos-related diseases
27 May 2026 | National Centre for Asbestos Related DiseasesSubscribe to receive our fortnightly newsletter
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We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
While the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.