Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Health is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. Our information provides daily updates, answering your questions about the latest news, current facts and figures, travel advice, key contact and phone numbers.
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Looking after your mental health
Prioritising your mental health is important in difficult times.
If you are feeling worried or anxious about COVID-19 there are steps you can take.
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National Health Plan
The Government’s $2.4 billion health package will protect Australians from COVID-19. Temporary MBS telehealth items allow health professionals to deliver essential services to patients at risk.
In our portfolio
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Ageing and aged care
We provide information on aged care services to older people, carers, service providers, assessors and other health professionals.
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Sport
We encourage all Australians to become healthier through exercise by supporting community sport through to elite competition.