06 May 2026
Victorian Budget 2026–27 boosts healthcare access and hospital services
The Victorian Government’s 2026–27 Budget has announced a major $32 billion investment aimed at improving healthcare access, hospital services, and community care across the state.
11 Apr 2026
Cash Grants Open for Students Taking Mental Health Placements in Regional Victoria
Students studying health courses can now get financial support to complete placements in regional and rural Victoria, with a new grant program now open.
09 Apr 2026
Stay Safe This April – Updated Falls Prevention Guidelines
April is No Falls Month, a campaign to help older Australians avoid falls and injuries.
31 Mar 2026
Victorian Government Wants Your Feedback on Multicultural Health
The Victorian Government is asking people to share their experiences with healthcare through the Victorian Multicultural Health Survey.
25 Mar 2026
Victoria Expands Access to Endometriosis Care
New services are being rolled out across Victoria to improve access to endometriosis care, as March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month.
11 Mar 2026
Pop-Up Mpox Clinics Make Vaccination Easy at Midsumma Festival
City of Melbourne nurses teamed up with the Victorian Department of Health to deliver pop-up mpox vaccination clinics at the Midsumma Carnival and Street Party.
03 Mar 2026
Victoria to Open Five New Women’s Health Clinics
Women, girls, and gender-diverse people in Victoria will soon have better access to free specialist women’s healthcare, with five additional Women’s Health Clinics planned across the state.
17 Feb 2026
Victorian Public Health Services Achieve 100% Compliance with Healthy Choices Policy
Victorian public health services have reached another major milestone in promoting healthier food and drink options for staff, patients and visitors.
18 Feb 2026
Footscray Hospital Opens Its Doors to Melbourne’s West
Melbourne’s west now has a brand‑new, purpose-built hospital as Footscray Hospital officially opens, bringing modern healthcare closer to local communities.
12 Feb 2026
Victoria Strengthens Support for Women Affected by FGM/C
Victoria is continuing its efforts to support women and girls affected by female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), as part of International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM on 6 February.