15 Oct 2026
Victorian Public Healthcare Awards Mark 20 Years of Excellence
Victoria celebrates two decades of progress in public healthcare, recognising the people and organisations improving services and outcomes for communities across the state.
15 Oct 2026
Victoria Recognises the Contributions of Its Allied Health Professionals
Teamwork, workforce development and better access to care are among the priorities highlighted as Victoria recognises its allied health professionals.
15 Oct 2026
Victoria expands access to free overdose reversal medication
More Victorians can now access free naloxone, a medicine that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose.
07 Oct 2026
Victorian nurses move closer to gaining prescribing responsibilities
New rules will help eligible nurses take on medicine-prescribing duties in selected healthcare settings, with patient safety and clinical oversight remaining central to the process.
05 Oct 2026
Plan ahead as seasonal weather risks increase
Victoria’s spring and summer weather can bring a range of conditions that may affect people’s health, prompting a reminder to prepare before risks develop.
28 Sep 2026
Victorian hospitals reach new high for planned surgery
Victorian public hospitals have completed more planned operations than ever before, with 218,000 surgeries carried out over the past year.
15 Sep 2026
Scholarships open for Victoria’s mental health workforce
Applications are now open for Victorian Government scholarships supporting mental health nurses and Lived and Living Experience (LLE) workers with further study and career development.
08 Sep 2026
Victoria expands access to women’s healthcare services
More Victorian women and girls are gaining access to healthcare designed around their needs, with new services helping make care more affordable and easier to reach across the state.
07 Sep 2026
How peer support can help in eating disorder recovery
A Peer Support Worker shares how lived experience can help people feel understood and supported during eating disorder recovery.
27 Aug 2026
Victorian Pill Testing Service reports strong demand after first year in Fitzroy
The Victorian Pill Testing Service has completed its first year at its Fitzroy location, with thousands of people using the service for drug testing, health information and harm reduction support.