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Become an egg or sperm donor

Every Victorian deserves the chance to start a family. In fact, one in six Australians wanting to start a family has difficulty conceiving. As an egg or sperm donor with Public Fertility Care, you can help make starting a family more accessible for Victorians.

Find out more and register your interest

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.

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.

Health highlights

Stay well this winter

One of the best ways to stay well this winter is to have your flu shot and stay up to date with your COVID vaccinations.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Victoria

Victoria is currently experiencing an increase in COVID activity in the community, resulting in an increase in people being hospitalised with COVID.

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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12 May News

Victorian Pelvic Pain Symposium

A gathering of the State's most influential minds to discuss better health outcomes for women regarding pelvic pain, its identification, treatment and ultimate prevention.
08 May News

Record health investment supports all Victorians

The Victorian Budget 2024/25 invests a record $13 billion in our public health system so all Victorians can get the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

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.

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 16 May 2024

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