Organisation

Department of Health (Australia)

Owning Institution:

This department existed 2013-2022. 

Draft report

Draft national obesity prevention strategy 2022-2032


Obesity is a health condition affecting the entire Australian community. A range of social, environmental, and economic factors contribute to obesity and impact a person’s ability to maintain a healthy weight. This draft strategy document has been released so that the Australian community can take part in a national consultation.
Strategy

National roadmap for improving the health of people with intellectual disability


This roadmap aims to address serious health inequities faced by people with intellectual disability. It outlines how Australia can create a health system where people with intellectual disability are valued, respected and have access to high quality, timely and comprehensive health care.
Guide

The science of immunisation: questions and answers


This guide, developed in partnership with the federal Department of Health, answers common questions about immunisation.
Strategy

National mental health and suicide prevention plan


This strategy document recognises that Australians need a system that acts early to help people before mental health conditions and suicidal distress worsen. It also suggests that whole-of-government and whole-of-community changes are needed to deliver preventative, compassionate, and effective care.
Report

Report of the Independent Review of COVID-19 outbreaks at St Basil’s and Epping Gardens aged care facilities


The federal Department of Health commissioned this independent review into COVID-19 outbreaks at St Basil's Home for the Aged in Fawkner, and Heritage Care Epping Gardens. The purpose of the review was to provide the public with expert independent analysis, and assist the Department in understanding the lessons learnt, based on the experiences of those...