10 Jul 2026
Victoria Opens New Peer-Led Mental Health Residential Service in Geelong
Victoria has launched its first peer-led residential mental health service, offering adults experiencing high levels of psychological distress a new alternative to hospital care. Located in Moolap, Geelong, The Peer Healing Space provides free, short-term support in a comfortable home-like environment and will operate as a 12-month trial until June 2027.
01 Jul 2026
Victoria’s Local Health Service Networks Celebrate First Year of Connected Care
Victoria’s Local Health Service Networks have reached their first anniversary, marking 12 months of working together to improve healthcare planning and coordination across the state.
15 Jun 2026
Victoria Expands ADHD Care Through GP Training Program
The Victorian Government is introducing new reforms to improve access to ADHD diagnosis and treatment across the state.
11 Jun 2026
1800 My Options Reaches 50,000 Calls for Sexual and Reproductive Health Support
The Women’s Health Victoria service 1800 My Options has reached a major milestone, recording 50,000 calls since it began in 2018.
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.