01 Jun 2026
Victoria rolls out free naloxone vending machines to reduce overdose deaths
Victoria is expanding access to free naloxone through new dispensing machines aimed at preventing deaths from opioid overdose, which remains the leading cause of drug-related fatalities in the state.
29 May 2026
Victorian Government extends allied health student grants to strengthen regional care
The Victorian Government has announced $4.4 million in funding to extend the Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Student (SPOTS) Grants Program for a further two years, until 2028.
22 May 2026
Parents urged to check measles vaccine before travelling overseas with babies
Families in Victoria are being reminded to check measles vaccination status before travelling overseas with infants, with health experts warning of increased risk from international travel.
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.