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.
28 Jan 2026
Victoria Boosts Mental Health and AOD Support for Young People
Victoria is investing in mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services to help young people early, keep them connected to their communities, and reduce involvement with the justice system.
27 Jan 2026
Victorian Grants Back New Research to Improve Women’s Health
New research projects are underway in Victoria to help close long-standing gaps in women’s health, following decades where women have often been under-represented in medical research.
15 Jan 2026
Free Mpox Vaccination Now More Accessible Across Victoria
Mpox cases continue to appear in Victoria, across other Australian states and territories, and internationally.
05 Jan 2026
Stay Safe in Victoria’s Scorching Summer Heat
As Victoria heads into the warmer months, it’s important to be prepared for extreme heat. High temperatures can do more than make you uncomfortable — they can worsen health conditions and, in serious cases, cause life-threatening illnesses like heatstroke.