News

07 Sep 2025...New service in Darebin and Shepparton offers free and peer-led care for anyone aged 18 years and over experiencing distress.

20 Aug 2025...The service allows people to check the contents of drugs and receive tailored, evidence-based advice to help them make informed decisions.

20 Aug 2025...Victoria's latest community hospital in Craigieburn is offering more services for local families and providing more care close to home.

11 Aug 2025...In the past year, Victorian healthcare workers delivered 212,705 planned surgeries – the highest ever on record – with more Victorians receiving the care they need, faster.

07 Aug 2025...Women's health scholarships have been funded to upskill healthcare workers, so women and girls can receive more personalised care.

03 Aug 2025...The service offers free, expert medical advice, treatment and care for a range of women's health needs.

10 Jul 2025...Victorians will soon have greater access to free mental health and wellbeing support, with 7 new Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals set to open across the state.

30 Jun 2025...A public health response has been stood up as part of the investigation of alleged incidents in childcare centres.

28 May 2025...The Department of Health has commissioned an artwork by Bitja (Dixon Patten Jnr), which tells the story of our shared journey - our people, our work, and the communities we serve.

21 May 2025...The Victorian Budget 2025–26 delivers $11.1 billion to strengthen Victoria’s public health system - supporting frontline staff, expanding access to care, and improving health outcomes.