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 (2025 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.
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"date": "2026-01-05T11:37:24+11:00",
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"title": "Simple steps to stay safe during extreme heat this summer",
"summary": "As Victoria heads into warmer months, prepare yourself for extreme heat.",
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"date": "2025-12-31T10:55:59+11:00",
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"title": "Staying healthy this summer",
"summary": "Summer may feel like a late start, but holiday season has come with or without the sun. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of this time of year.",
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"date": "2025-12-22T11:37:24+11:00",
"topic": "News",
"title": "Victoria's Urgent Care Clinics mark one million visits",
"summary": "Victoria's Urgent Care Clinics have clocked up more than one million visits over the past 3 years, helping to ease pressure on busy hospital emergency departments.",
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]Supporting your health and wellbeing
Find services and programs on the Better Health Channel website.
Extreme heat
Know the signs of heat-related health problems. Follow these steps to protect yourself and others. Find out more.
Chemist Care Now
Victorians can now be treated for more conditions. Visit your local participating chemist to get the care you need.
Protect yourself from mosquito-borne disease
Warm and wet weather can mean more mosquito biting and breeding, including those that can carry diseases that make you sick. Avoid mosquito bites this summer.
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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